Arrange
/əˈreɪndʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo put things in a particular order or position.
/əˈreɪndʒ/
To put in order; organize.
Please arrange the books on the shelf.
💡 Simply: To organize or put things in order.
More Examples
She arranged a surprise party for him.
How It's Used
"I need to arrange the flowers for the party."
"We arranged a meeting with the client."
To make preparations or plans for something.
/əˈreɪndʒ/
To make plans for something to happen.
Have you arranged transportation yet?
💡 Simply: To plan or prepare something.
More Examples
He arranged to meet her at the cafe.
How It's Used
"I have arranged for a car to pick me up from the airport."
"They arranged a date for next week."
Idioms & expressions
arrange for
To make the necessary preparations for something to happen.
"I've arranged for a taxi to pick you up."
From Anglo-French *arenger, from Old French *arengier, from Frankish *hring, a ring, circle.
The word has maintained its core meaning of 'to put in order' across different historical periods.
Memory tip
Think of 'arranging' furniture in a room – putting it in a specific order.