Words / A2

uh-RAYNJ/əˈreɪndʒ/

To arrange is to plan so that something can happen: arrange a meeting, arrange to meet. Organise is a close synonym in British English. Arrange also means put things in order: arrange the chairs in a circle. You arrange to + verb, or arrange something for someone. Do not say “arrange someone to come” — say arrange for someone to come.

Meaning

To plan or organise something so that it can happen.

Examples

• “We arranged to meet at six.”
• “Can we arrange a call for Monday?”
• “She arranged the books by colour.”

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arrange a meeting / arrange to + verb. arrange for someone to…

Near in meaning

organise

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