Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of 'organize', meaning to arrange or systematize.
He organized the files on his computer for better accessibility.
To arrange or plan an event or activity.
They organized a charity event to raise funds for the local shelter.
adjective
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
She needs to keep her closet organized to find her clothes more easily.
Characterized by order and structure.
The organized schedule helped the team complete the project ahead of time.
Having a formal structure or being part of a formal group.
The organized committee planned the community event successfully.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'organize', which comes from the French 'organiser', based on the Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool, instrument'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Get organized:
To arrange or plan in a systematic way.
Organized chaos:
A situation where everything is chaotic but appears to be under control.
Organized crime:
A structured group engaged in illegal activities.
Slang Meanings
On point
Her schedule is always on point; she's so organized.
Hit the ground running
Once we arrived, we hit the ground running, everything was organized.