Arranging
/əˈreɪnʒɪŋ/
verbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Idiom
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To put things in a particular order or position.
/əˈreɪnʒɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
Putting things in order; making preparations.
I'm arranging the furniture in the living room.
💡 Simply: To organize or put things in place.
More Examples
2
She is arranging a meeting with the client.
How It's Used
Event Planning
"She's arranging a surprise birthday party for her husband."
Home Decor
"He spent the afternoon arranging flowers in vases."
Idioms & expressions
arrange for something
To make plans or preparations for something.
"I've arranged for a taxi to pick us up."
From the verb "arrange", ultimately derived from the Old French "arranger", meaning "to put in order".
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, focusing on the act of putting things in order.
Memory tip
Think of 'range' - arranging things means putting them in a certain range or order.
Practice
Base: arrange
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written