Organized

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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.

Related Words

organize
To arrange systematically; to set up.
organization
The act of organizing, or the state of being organized.
organizer
A person or entity that arranges or coordinates an event.

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.