Organize

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to arrange or put in order.

She decided to organize her closet by color.

to form into a structured whole; coordinate.

The committee was formed to organize the annual event.

to prepare or plan an activity or event.

They will organize a fundraiser to support the local shelter.

to bring together and arrange for a specific purpose.

He managed to organize a meeting with all stakeholders.

to cause to be structured or arranged in a systematic way.

We need to organize our thoughts before the presentation.

Derived from the French 'organiser', from 'organe', meaning 'organ'.

get organized:

To arrange things in a structured way for efficiency.

organize one's thoughts:

To clarify and arrange one's ideas mentally.

organize an event:

To plan and set up an occurrence.

To set something up or prepare it in an informal way.

We're gonna organize a little get-together this weekend.

To arrange activities or plans without much formality.

She totally organized this party last minute!