organize
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or·ga·nize vb -nized, -niz·ing
vt
1 a: to set up an administrative structure for
b: to persuade to associate in an organization (as a union)
2: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
organize a strike
vi: to form an organization; esp: to form or persuade workers to join a union
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law.
Merriam-Webster.
1996.
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(arrange) verb
adjust, align, assort, catalogue, categorize, class, classify, combine, componere, correlate, establish guidelines, establish paramerers, file form into classes, get in formation, grade, group, introduce a system, introduce order, lay down guide lines, list, marshal, methodize, order, ordinare, place, place in order, put in array, put in order, put into shape, rank, rate, reduce to order, regiment, regulate, separate into categories, set guidelines, set in array, set in order, sort, standardize, straighten, systematize
associated concepts: organize a corporation, organized labor
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(unionize) verb
affiliate, amalgamate, associate, band together, cement a union, centralize, collaborate, combine, confederate, consolidate, create, enlist employees in a labor union, enlist in a labor union, enter into a league, establish, federate, form, form a labor union, form into a body, formulate, incorporate, institute, join, join together, merge, mold, set up, unify, unite, unite for a common purpose
associated concepts: organized labor
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arrange (methodize), classify, codify, compose, constitute (establish), contrive, coordinate, create, disentangle, establish (launch), fabricate (construct), federalize (associate), federate, file (arrange), fix (arrange), form, frame (construct), frame (formulate), make, marshal, orchestrate, pigeonhole, plan, plot, program, provide (arrange for), regulate (adjust), scheme, sort, tabulate
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006
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organize — or‧gan‧ize [ˈɔːgənaɪz ǁ ˈɔːr ] also organise verb 1. [transitive] to plan and arrange an event or other activity: • Publishers, writers and booksellers are joining forces to organize alternative distribution networks. 2. [transitive] to arrange… … Financial and business terms
organize — [ôr′gə nīz΄] vt. organized, organizing [ME organyzen < ML organizare < L organum: see ORGAN] 1. to provide with an organic structure; esp., a) to arrange in an orderly way [to organize files] b) to make into a whole with unified and… … English World dictionary
Organize — Or gan*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Organized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Organizing}.] [Cf. F. organiser, Gr. ?. See {Organ}.] 1. (Biol.) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
organize — (Amer.) or·gan·ize || É”rgÉ™naɪz / É”Ëg v. arrange, order, systematize; establish, set up; unite; coordinate something; orchestrate, manage; unionize, form a union; organize into a labor union (also organise) … English contemporary dictionary
organize — (v.) early 15c., from M.Fr. organiser or directly from M.L. organizare, from L. organum instrument, organ (see ORGAN (Cf. organ)). Related: ORGANIZED (Cf. Organized); organizing … Etymology dictionary
organize — 1 systematize, methodize, *order, arrange, marshal Analogous words: design, project, plan, scheme (see under PLAN n): form, fashion, shape, *make Antonyms: disorganize 2 institute, *found, establish Analogous words: *begin, commence, start,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
organize — [v] arrange, systematize adapt, adjust, be responsible for, catalogue, classify, codify, combine, compose, constitute, construct, coordinate, correlate, create, dispose, establish, fashion, fit, form, formulate, frame, get going*, get together,… … New thesaurus
organize — (also organise) ► VERB 1) arrange systematically; order. 2) Brit. make arrangements or preparations for. 3) form (people) into a trade union or other political group. DERIVATIVES organizer noun. ORIGIN Latin organizare, from organum in … English terms dictionary
organize — [[t]ɔ͟ː(r)gənaɪz[/t]] ♦♦ organizes, organizing, organized (in BRIT, also use organise) 1) VERB If you organize an event or activity, you make sure that the necessary arrangements are made. [V n] In the end, we all decided to organize a concert… … English dictionary
organize — or|gan|ize W2S1 also organise BrE [ˈo:gənaız US ˈo:r ] v 1.) [T] to make the necessary arrangements so that an activity can happen effectively ▪ The course was organized by a training company. ▪ Students need to learn how to organize their work.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
