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arrange

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈreɪndʒ/

Forms: arranging, arranged

arrange means: To put things in order or organize something so it works well.

verb

PUT IN ORDERA2

To put things in order or organize something so it works well.

  • Arrange the chairs in rows.
  • She arranged the books by subject.
  • We arranged a meeting with the new manager.

How to use it: arrange something in something (They arranged the seats in a circle.); arrange something by something (I arranged the files by date.)

Similar words: organize, order

Common phrases: arrange flowers, arrange a meeting, arrange in rows

MAKE PLANSB1

To make plans and prepare for something to happen.

  • We arranged to meet tomorrow.
  • She arranged for a taxi to collect us.
  • Have you arranged where we will stay?

How to use it: arrange to do something (We arranged to have lunch together.); arrange for someone to do something (I arranged for my sister to pick you up.); arrange something with someone (He arranged the trip with a local guide.)

Similar words: plan, organize

Common phrases: arrange to meet, arrange for someone, arrange a visit

ADAPT MUSICB2

To change a piece of music so that different instruments or voices can perform it.

  • She arranged the song for piano.
  • He has arranged several pieces for our choir.
  • Can you arrange this music for three guitars?

How to use it: arrange something for something (They arranged the melody for a string quartet.)

Similar words: adapt

Common phrases: arrange for piano, arrange a song, arrange for orchestra

Questions about arrange

What does arrange mean?

To put things in order or organize something so it works well.

What is arrange in other languages?

Türkçe: düzenlemek · Español: organizar · Français: organiser · Deutsch: ordnen · Italiano: organizzare · 日本語: 並べる

How do you pronounce arrange?

It is pronounced /əˈreɪndʒ/.

How do you use arrange in a sentence?

Arrange the chairs in rows. She arranged the books by subject.

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