overarrange
verb (used with object)
1.
to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly: to arrange books on a shelf.
2.
to come to an agreement or understanding regarding: The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
3.
to prepare or plan: to arrange the details of a meeting.
4.
Music. to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make plans or preparations: They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
6.
to make a settlement; come to an agreement: to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.
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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English arayngen < Middle French arangier, equivalent to a- a-5 + rangier to range
1325–75; Middle English arayngen < Middle French arangier, equivalent to a- a-5 + rangier to range
Related forms
ar·range·a·ble, adjective
ar·rang·er, noun
o·ver·ar·range, verb, o·ver·ar·ranged, o·ver·ar·rang·ing.
re·ar·range, verb, re·ar·ranged, re·ar·rang·ing.
re·ar·range·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
1. array; group, sort, dispose; classify.
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| —vb (for) (often foll by with) | |
| 1. | (tr) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order |
| 2. | (tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle |
| 3. | to make plans or preparations in advance (for something): we arranged for her to be met |
| 4. | (tr) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments |
| 5. | (tr) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting |
| 6. | to come to an agreement |
| [C14: from Old French arangier, from | |
| ar'rangeable | |
| —adj | |
| ar'ranger | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
arrange
late 14c., "to draw up a line of battle," from O.Fr. arrangier, from a- "to" + rangier "set in a row" (Mod.Fr. ranger), from rang "rank," from Frank. *hring. A rare word until the meaning generalized to "to place things in order" c.1780-1800. Musical sense of "adapt for other instruments or voices" is
from 1808.
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