organize
[ awr-guh-nahyz ]
/ ˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /
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verb (used with object), or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing.
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Also especially British, or·gan·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for organize
organize
organise
/ (ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz) /
verb
to form (parts or elements of something) into a structured whole; coordinate
(tr) to arrange methodically or in order
(tr) to provide with an organic structure
(tr) to enlist (the workers) of (a factory, concern, or industry) in a trade union
(intr) to join or form an organization or trade union
(tr) informal to put (oneself) in an alert and responsible frame of mind
Word Origin for organize
C15: from Medieval Latin organizare, from Latin organum organ
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