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or·gan·ize

[awr-guh-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
2.
to systematize: to organize the files of an office.
3.
to give organic structure or character to: to organize the elements of a composition.
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.
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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.
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verb (used without object)
7.
to combine in an organized company, party, or the like.
8.
to form a labor union: Management resisted all efforts to organize.
9.
to assume organic structure.

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Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin organizāre to contrive, arrange = organ(um) organ + -izāre -ize

or·gan·iz·a·ble, adjective
or·gan·iz·a·bil·i·ty, noun
mis·or·gan·ize, verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
out·or·gan·ize, verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.
pre·or·gan·ize, verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
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un·or·gan·iz·a·ble, adjective
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1. dispose, frame. 2. order.


1. destroy.

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  • If you chose electronic storage, there's still the question of how to organize the files.
  • The site will then prompt you to enter in your name as well as other email addresses you might use to organize your travel.
  • The best case scenario is that the guerrilla will organize more weakly and continue to push for talks.
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organize or organise (ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz)
 
vb
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
 
[C15: from Medieval Latin organizare, from Latin organumorgan]
 
organise or organise
 
vb
 
[C15: from Medieval Latin organizare, from Latin organumorgan]

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organize
early 15c., from M.L. organizare, from L. organum "instrument, organ" (see organ). Organized crime attested from 1929.
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organize or·gan·ize (ôr'gə-nīz')
v. or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing, or·gan·iz·es

  1. To put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole.

  2. To arrange in a coherent form.

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