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Definition arrange in British English

arrange verb

verb
/əˈreɪndʒ/
1

to make plans for something to happen, for example by agreeing a time and place

Example

I'm trying to arrange a meeting with their sales director.

Example

We're flying out on the 18th - it's all arranged.

Example

Please arrange for a cab to pick me up at six.

Example

They arranged to go swimming the following day.

Example

It was arranged that he'd meet us at 9.00.

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1.1

to provide what someone needs, by doing what is necessary

Example

The bank can arrange travel insurance for you.

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2

to plan and manage the details of a project or event that involves many people

Example

Who is arranging the wedding?

Example

A helicopter food drop is being arranged by the Red Cross.

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3

to put things in a neat, attractive, or useful order

Example

Here is the list arranged chronologically.

Example

We'll need to arrange the chairs around the table.

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4

to change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular type of voice or instrument

Example

an old folk song arranged for the piano

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Definition arrange in British English