organize

[ˈɔːrɡənaɪz]

organize Definition

• 1. to arrange or order things so that they can be found or used easily and quickly
• 2. to make arrangements for something to happen
• 3. to form a group or union; to join together for a common purpose

Using organize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "organize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She organized her closet by color.

• Example

  We need to organize a meeting to discuss the project.

• Example

  The workers decided to organize a union.

• Example

  He is good at organizing events.

organize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for organize

• arrange
• systematize
• order
• classify
• categorize

Antonyms for organize

• disorganize
• scatter
• mess up

Idioms Using organize

• put one's house in order

  to organize one's affairs or priorities

  Example

  After the divorce, he had to put his house in order and focus on his career.

• keep one's nose to the grindstone

  to work hard and steadily

  Example

  She kept her nose to the grindstone and finished the project on time.

• have one's act together

  to be well-organized and prepared

  Example

  She always has her act together and never forgets anything.

Phrases with organize

• get organized

  to start arranging things in an orderly way

  Example

  I need to get organized before I start studying.

• organized crime

  criminal activities that are planned and controlled by a powerful group or organization

  Example

  The police are investigating the activities of organized crime in the city.

• organized chaos

  a situation that seems chaotic but is actually planned and controlled

  Example

  The director created an atmosphere of organized chaos on the movie set.

Origins of organize

from Latin 'organizare', meaning 'to furnish with organs'

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Summary: organize in Brief

To 'organize' [ˈɔːrɡənaɪz] means to arrange or order things for easy access or use, make arrangements for something to happen, or form a group or union. Examples include 'She organized her closet by color' and 'The workers decided to organize a union.' Phrases like 'get organized' and idioms like 'put one's house in order' emphasize the importance of being well-organized and prepared.