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organize

Syllabification: (or·gan·ize)
Pronunciation: /ˈôrgəˌnīz/
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Definition of organize

verb

[with object]
  • 1arrange into a structured whole; order:organize lessons in a planned way
  • coordinate the activities of (a person or group of people) efficiently:organize and lead a group of people
  • form (a number of people) into a labor union, political group, etc.:an attempt to organize unskilled workers [no object]:campaigns brought women together to organize
  • form (a labor union, political group, etc.).
  • archaic arrange or form into a living being or tissue:the soul doth organize the body
  • 2make arrangements or preparations for (an event or activity); coordinate:the union organized a 24-hour general strike social and cultural programs are organized by the committee
  • take responsibility for providing or arranging:he is sometimes asked to stay behind, organizing transportation

Derivatives

organizable

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin organizare, from Latin organum 'instrument, tool' (see organ)

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