arrange

[ uh-reynj ]

verb (used with object)

, ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.

1. to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly:

   to arrange books on a shelf.

   Synonyms: classify, dispose, sort, group, array

2. to come to an agreement or understanding regarding:

   The two sides arranged the sale of the property.

3. to prepare or plan:

   to arrange the details of a meeting.

4. Music. to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.

verb (used without object)

, ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.

1. to make plans or preparations:

   They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.

2. to make a settlement; come to an agreement:

   to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.

arrange

/ əˈreɪndʒ /

verb

1. tr to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
2. tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
3. when intr, often foll by forwhen tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive to make plans or preparations in advance (for something)

   we arranged for her to be met

4. tr to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
5. tr to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
6. introften foll bywith to come to an agreement

Derived Forms

• arˈrangeable, adjective
• arˈranger, noun

Other Words From

• ar·rangea·ble adjective
• ar·ranger noun
• over·ar·range verb overarranged overarranging
• rear·range verb rearranged rearranging
• rear·rangea·ble adjective
• unar·ranged adjective
• well-ar·ranged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrange¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English arayngen, from Middle French arangier; equivalent to a- ⁵ + range

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrange¹

C14: from Old French arangier, from a- ² + rangier to put in a row, range

Example Sentences

Essex Police says officers paid Pearson a visit on 10 November to arrange an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, following a complaint from a member of the public.

From BBC

He is suspected of arranging for migrants to cross the border illegally from Belarus to Poland, and then their onward journey to the Poland-Germany border.

From BBC

Youn and colleagues arranged their seven insulating rods in a kirigami-inspired hexagonal array that, with the turn of a gear, would expand to change the frequency of the higher mode.

From Science Magazine

The visit was to arrange a time to do an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, following a complaint from a member of the public, the force said.

From BBC

He said in all cases, schools had contacted parents with letters and text messages and had arranged meetings; some of which were not attended by parents.

From BBC

Related Words

• construct
• decide
• design
• determine
• draft
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• lay out
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• organize
• prepare
• promote
• provide
• resolve
• schedule
• tailor
• work out