Organize

Definition

Organize is a verb that means to arrange or structure things systematically or according to a plan. It also refers to the act of coordinating activities or managing tasks efficiently.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɔːr.ɡə.naɪz/
• Respelling: OR-guh-nyz

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪz/
• Respelling: OR-guh-nyz

Etymology

The word "organize" originates from the Medieval Latin "organizare," meaning "to arrange or coordinate," derived from "organum," which means "instrument" or "tool." It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 15th century.

Derivatives

• Organizer (noun)
• Organization (noun)
• Organizational (adjective)
• Reorganize (verb)
• Organizability (noun)

Synonyms

• Arrange
• Coordinate
• Systematize

Antonyms

• Disorganize
• Scatter
• Disrupt

Usage

The term "organize" is widely used in contexts related to planning, management, and preparation. For example, "He organized the event flawlessly" (task coordination) or "You should organize your desk to find things easily" (arrangement).

Related Terms

• Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
• Manage: To handle or direct with a degree of skill.
• System: A set of connected parts forming a complex whole.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To arrange or order things systematically: Refers to creating structure or order.
  • Example: "She organized her books by genre."
• To coordinate activities or events: Indicates managing resources or tasks to achieve a goal.
  • Example: "The committee organized a fundraiser for charity."
• To form into a structured whole: Refers to creating a cohesive system or group.
  • Example: "The workers organized themselves into a union."