organize

or·gan·ize

Use organize in a sentence

Using this file folder, you can organize papers alphabetically.

verb

Organize is defined as to arrange in an orderly way.

Filing business paperwork in alphabetical order is an example of a way to organize.

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organize

transitive verb

-·ized·, -·iz·ing

to provide with an organic structure; esp.,
1. to arrange in an orderly way: to organize files
2. to make into a whole with unified and coherent relationships: to organize an essay
3. to make plans or arrange for: to organize a campaign
to bring into being; establish: to organize a corporation
1. to enlist in, or cause to form, a labor union
2. to enlist the employees of (an industry, business, etc.) in a labor union
Informal to set (oneself) into an orderly state of mind

Origin of organize

Middle English organyzen from Medieval Latin organizare from Classical Latin organum: see organ

to become organized
to join in some common cause or form some organization, esp. a labor union

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organize

verb

or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing, or·gan·iz·es

verb

transitive

a. To put in order; arrange in an orderly way: organized the papers into files; organized her thoughts before speaking.
b. To cause to have an orderly, functional, or coherent structure: organized the report around three main initiatives. See Synonyms at arrange.
c. To cause (oneself) to act or live in an orderly or planned way: has trouble in school because he can't get organized.
a. To arrange or prepared for (an activity or event): organize a party; organize a strike.
b. To establish as an organization: organize a club. See Synonyms at establish.
a. To induce (employees) to form or join a labor union.
b. To induce the employees of (a business or industry) to form or join a union: organize a factory.

verb

intransitive

To develop into or assume an orderly, functional, or coherent structure.
To form or join an activist group, especially a labor union.

Origin of organize

Middle English organisen from Old French organiser from Medieval Latin organizāre from Latin organum tool, instrument ; see organ .

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or′gan·iz′er
noun

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present organizes, present participle organizing, simple past and past participle organized)

To arrange in working order.
To constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize.
To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an organized being; organized matter; "” in this sense used chiefly in the past participle.
(music) To sing in parts.
to organize an anthem

Origin

From New Latin organizare (“to organize") (compare Medieval Latin organizare (“to play on the organ")), from Latin organum (“organ"); see organ.

See also: organise

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