arrange

ar-range · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Put things in a particular order or position.

  2. 2.

    Organize or plan something in advance.

  3. 3.

    Reach an agreement or settlement.

  4. 4.

    [music]Adapt a musical composition for different instruments or voices.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    arrange for — Make plans for something to happen.
  • •
    arrange to do something — Plan to do something.
  • •
    as arranged — As previously agreed.

Related words

Antonyms: disarrange, disorder, disorganize
See also: arranged, arrangement, order, organize
Synonyms: order, organize, plan, prepare, set up

Etymology

From Old French arangier, from a- ("to") + rangier ("to put in a row"), from rang ("row, line").