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to arrange

to arrange

814 2.0
To plan and organize something so it can happen
  • verb
  • /əˈreɪndʒ/
translation icon : organizar
  • I need to arrange a meeting with the project team to discuss the deadlines.
  • arrange a meeting
  • arranged marriage
  • arrange accommodation

So I don't know how I arranged to escape the house.

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Examples

  • I call Sue to tell her of my opinion, and we arrange to meet and discuss it.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The mother wanted to attend, and we arranged for translation and transportation.

    Academic text (2013)

  • You then arrange to see them again next Friday.

    Matthew Hussey

  • So she was trying to arrange how to get back.

  • If I can arrange it, will you meet him?

    Gladiator (2000)

  • Perhaps you could arrange to bring me a television.

    The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

  • So, I would recommend that you arrange to have a plane stand by.

    Ordinary Angels (2024)

  • Never ride in a taxi from the airport; arrange to be picked up.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The principal investigator contacted them two months later and arranged to interview both parents at their home.

    Academic text (2008)

  • So I phoned the hospital and I've arranged for you to have a scan on Thursday.

    Remember Me (2022)

Synonyms

to plan
vsto arrange
∞ 1.0

To decide and arrange in advance how to do something

is used more for arranging specific events or meetings rather than broad goals
to schedule
vsto arrange
789 3.0

To arrange something to happen at a certain time

covers overall planning and organization, not only choosing a time
to organize
vsto arrange
  • US
662 1.6

Arrange people, things, and activities so they work well

focuses more on planning events to happen rather than system ordering
to put on
vsto arrange
223 2.8

To organize and present an event or show

is wider, covering any planning for meetings or activities, not only performances
to stage
vsto arrange
167 3.5

To organize and run a public event

is more general and does not necessarily include execution or large scale
to see about
vsto arrange
  • Informal
91 3.0

To arrange and take care of something

is the act of making plans itself rather than taking charge of tasks
to program
vsto arrange
  • US
53 3.1

To plan the times and order of events

is broader, covering general planning and not only event timetables
to fix up
vsto arrange
25 2.8

To arrange a meeting or appointment

is more neutral and formal, not necessarily casual or informal
to prearrange
vsto arrange
8 4.1

To plan something ahead of time

is the general act of planning without stressing early timing
to concert
vsto arrange
  • Formal
1 7.1

To plan and act together with others

focuses more on single-person planning or organizing rather than joint coordination
to preconcert
vsto arrange
8.4

Plan something together in advance

is broader, not requiring prior agreement between participants
to book in for
vsto arrange
  • UK
3.2

To arrange a time and reserve a place for a class or appointment

is broader planning or organizing beyond making a reservation

Antonyms

to neglect
256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

to disorganize
  • US
4 4.5

To make something lose its order or structure

How Organized

to orchestrate
101 7.1
to organize
  • US
662 1.6
to coordinate
325 4.1
to arrange
814 2.0
to plan
∞ 1.0
to prepare
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

arrange infinitive
arranged past
arranged past participle
arranging present participle
arranges third person singular

Etymology

Arrange comes from an old French verb arranger meaning 'to put in order', and it is like the English word range, which suggests a row or line. So to arrange an event is to put all the parts in order and plan them.