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Definition organize in American English

organize verb

verb
/ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
1

to prepare or arrange an activity or event

Example

Who's organizing the conference?

Example

The rally was organized by a pro-government group.

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2

to put things into a sensible order or into a system in which all parts work well together

Example

Let's organize this agenda a little better.

Example

Each set of questions is organized around a specific topic.

Example

The University Library is organized on a subject basis.

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3

to form a labor union (=an organization that protects workers' rights), or to persuade people to do this

Example

The National Labor Relations Act gives all employees the right to organize.

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Definition organize in American English