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organize

[ awr-guh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

organized, organizing.
  1. to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action:

    to organize a committee.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. to systematize:

    to organize the files of an office.

    Synonyms:

  3. to give organic structure or character to:

    Cells become differentiated and organized into tissues.

  4. to enlist or attempt to enlist into a labor union:

    to organize workers.

  5. to enlist the employees of (a company) into a labor union; unionize:

    to organize a factory.

  6. Informal. to put (oneself ) in a state of mental competence to perform a task:

    We can't have any slip-ups, so you'd better get organized.



verb (used without object)

organized, organizing.
  1. to combine in an organized company, party, or the like.
  2. to form a labor union:

    Management resisted all efforts to organize.

  3. to assume organic structure.

organize

/ ˈɔːɡəˌԲɪ /

verb

  1. to form (parts or elements of something) into a structured whole; coordinate
  2. tr to arrange methodically or in order
  3. tr to provide with an organic structure
  4. tr to enlist (the workers) of (a factory, concern, or industry) in a trade union
  5. intr to join or form an organization or trade union
  6. informal.
    tr to put (oneself) in an alert and responsible frame of mind
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ǰg·a· adjective
  • ǰg·a·i·ٲ noun
  • ·ǰg· verb misorganized misorganizing
  • dzܳog· verb (used with object) outorganized outorganizing
  • ·ǰg· verb preorganized preorganizing
  • un·ǰg·a· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of organize1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin ǰԾ “to contrive, arrange,” equivalent to organ(um) organ + - -ize
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of organize1

C15: from Medieval Latin organizare, from Latin organum organ
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Others have speculated that they may have been willing recruits into the ranks of organized crime, which is among Mexico’s largest employers.

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There was bipartisan shock and disgust at the existence of the administration's organized effort to silence political opponents.

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While he was still a professional mixed martial artist, Young — who owns and teaches classes at Fight Academy Pasadena — organized a casual, potluck-style hangout for car-loving pals outside one of his matches.

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Longtime residents of Little Saigon were incensed and organized anti-communist protests.

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“I’ve been impressed by how the government has organized events that foster patriotism and national pride,” she said.

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