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arrange

1 of 1verb
/əˈreɪndʒ/
Forms:arranges,arranging,arranged,arranged
1

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

transitive
  • The museum curator will arrange the artifacts chronologically to take visitors through a journey in time.
  • She decided to arrange her books alphabetically for easier reference.
  • She is currently arranging flowers in a vase for the centerpiece.
  • Can you please arrange the files in chronological order?
  • The keys on the keyboard were arranged differently to make typing faster.
Synonyms:
set up
Antonyms:
disarrange
2

to establish an agreement or understanding about something

transitive
  • They arranged to meet at the café after work.
  • They arranged to carpool to the event to save on gas.
  • She arranged to pick up the tickets from the box office.
  • They arranged to extend the lease for another year.
Synonyms:
fix up
3

to make plans for a future event

A2transitive
  • She arranged a meeting with her colleagues to discuss the project.
  • The travel agent arranged our itinerary for the vacation.
  • They arranged a surprise party for their friend's birthday.
  • The event planner arranged all the details for the wedding ceremony.
  • We need to arrange the details of the project before starting.
Synonyms:
stage
4

to modify a play, song, or performance to make it suitable for broadcasting or another medium

transitive
  • The director arranged the play for a live television broadcast.
  • The theater company arranged the show for a special broadcast event.
  • He arranged the opera for an online streaming platform.
  • The playwright arranged the script for a podcast version of the story.
  • They arranged the musical for TV, adjusting the scenes for camera angles.
Synonyms:
format
5

to adapt or change the musical composition of a piece

transitive
  • The composer arranged the orchestral piece for a brass ensemble, giving it a majestic and regal sound.
  • She arranges the popular song for solo piano, adding intricate harmonies and flourishes.
  • The band has arranged the traditional folk tune in a jazz style, incorporating improvisation and syncopation.
  • He is currently arranging the hymn for choir and organ, enhancing its grandeur and emotional impact.
  • He carefully arranged the soundtrack for a chamber ensemble, capturing the essence of the original score.
Synonyms:
set