Words / B1

ORG-uh-nyz/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

Organise (UK spelling; US organize) means plan and arrange. Organise a trip / a meeting / your notes. Arrange is close for bookings; plan can stay on paper. Organised is the adjective for tidy people; organisation is the noun (also a company or club). Disorganised is the opposite. Organiser is the person.

Meaning

To plan and arrange something.

Examples

• “She organised the class trip.”
• “Who is organising the charity run this year?”
• “It helps to organise your ideas before you write.”

Good to know

organise a trip / meeting. UK -ise. Adjective: organised. Noun: organisation. Person: organiser.

Near in meaning

arrange

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