Arrange

/əˈreɪndʒ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To put (things) in a proper order or position.

I need to arrange the books on the shelf according to their genres.

To make plans for something in advance.

We will arrange a meeting to discuss the project next week.

To organize or prepare something.

She arranged the flowers beautifully for the wedding ceremony.

To prepare music for performance by a particular instrument or group.

He arranged the song for a full orchestra.

Middle English, from Old French 'arenjier' (to put in order), from 'ar-' (to) + 'rengier' (to put in a row).

arrange a meeting

To organize a time for people to come together.

arrange for

To make preparations for something.

arrange one's affairs

To organize or prepare personal matters.

arrangement

The act of arranging or being arranged.

organize

To arrange systematically; to put in order.

order

To arrange or organize in a particular sequence.

Make plans or set up something.

Let's arrange something for Saturday.

To handle or manage a situation.

I've got it all arranged; don't worry.