organize

verb

or·​ga·​nize ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce organize (audio)
organized; organizing
Synonyms of organize

transitive verb

1
: to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate
trying to organize her thoughts
2
a
: to set up an administrative structure for
organize a company to manufacture his invention
b
: to persuade to associate in an organization
especially : unionize
organize the white-collar workers
3
: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
organize a tour of the campus for the new students
4
: to cause to develop an organic structure

intransitive verb

1
: to undergo physical or organic organization
a clot organized in the femoral vein
2
: to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts
began organizing for a victory celebration
3
: to form an organization
specifically : to form or persuade workers to join a union
workers had the right to organize
organizable
ˌȯr-gə-ˈnī-zə-bəl How to pronounce organize (audio)
adjective

Synonyms of organize

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order, arrange, marshal, organize, systematize, methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other.

order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

Examples of organize in a Sentence

They hired a professional to help organize their wedding. We are organizing a fund-raiser. His office is a mess. He needs someone to help him organize his work. I spent some time organizing my closet last weekend. You need to learn to organize better. She organized people to work for social justice. The players were organized into separate teams. He encouraged them to organize for social justice. The company has tried to prevent the workers from organizing.
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But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The eighth floor is an open, collaborative hub organized around central meeting rooms to maximize natural light from windows. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 Party discord has also been a problem as leaders like Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, have developed their own fundraising and organizing infrastructure to harness political support independent of the state party. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 After many decades of organizing, speaking, writing, agitating — and weathering the constant controversy that courted — Steinem kept going. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organize

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4

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The first known use of organize was in the 15th century

Rhymes for organize

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Kids Definition

organize

verb
or·​ga·​nize ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce organize (audio)
organized; organizing
1
: to make separate parts into one united whole : form or form into an organization
2
: to put into order : systematize
organize your work
organizer noun

Medical Definition

organize

verb
or·​ga·​nize
variants also British organise
ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce organize (audio)
organized also British organised; organizing also British organising

transitive verb

1
a
: to cause to develop an organic structure
b
: to cause to undergo organization
an organized blood clot
2
: to arrange or form into a coherent unit or functioning whole

intransitive verb

: to undergo organization
an organizing pneumonitis

Legal Definition

organize

verb
or·​ga·​nize
organized; organizing

transitive verb

1
a
: to set up an administrative structure for
b
: to persuade to associate in an organization (as a union)
2
: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
organize a strike

intransitive verb

: to form an organization
especially : to form or persuade workers to join a union
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