arrange
[ uh-reynj ]
/ əˈreɪndʒ /
verb (used with object), ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.
to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly: to arrange books on a shelf.
to come to an agreement or understanding regarding: The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
to prepare or plan: to arrange the details of a meeting.
Music.
to adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.
verb (used without object), ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing.
to make plans or preparations: They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
to make a settlement; come to an agreement: to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.
Origin of arrange
OTHER WORDS FROM arrange
Words nearby arrange
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British Dictionary definitions for arrange
arrange
/ (əˈreɪndʒ) /
verb
(tr)
to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
(tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
(when intr, often foll by for; when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive )
to make plans or preparations in advance (for something)
we arranged for her to be met
(tr)
to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
(tr)
to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
(intr often foll by with)
to come to an agreement
Derived forms of arrange
arrangeable, adjective arranger, nounWord Origin for arrange
C14: from Old French
arangier, from
a- ² +
rangier to put in a row,
range