arrange
arrange
ar·range
/əˈreınʤ/ verb , -rang·es, -ranged, -rang·ing
1 [ + obj ]
1 a : to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position
She arranged her pictures on her desk.
He arranged some fresh fruit neatly on a plate.
arranging flowers in a vase
The books were arranged according to their subject. = The books were arranged by subject.
We arranged and rearranged the order several times.
1 b : to give a particular order or position to the parts of (something)
They arranged [=organized] the room around a fireplace.
She arranged her hair on top of her head.
2 : to organize the details of something before it happens : to plan (something)
[ + obj ] Don't worry: I'll arrange [=take care of, deal with] everything.
All of the details have been arranged [=taken care of, dealt with] in advance.
Please arrange a meeting with your partners.
arrange a funeral
I think we can arrange a deal.
Let's arrange our schedules so that we can meet for lunch.
They arranged their daughter's marriage when she was a child. [=they chose who she would marry]
You'll need to arrange transportation from the airport.
[ no obj ]
— often + for
You'll need to arrange for transportation from the airport.
She arranged for a car to pick us up at our house.
Can you arrange for us to meet your friend?
— often followed by to + verb
I can arrange to have the day off from work.
They arranged to meet each other at the restaurant.
3 [ + obj ] music : to change (a song, a musical, etc.) so that it can be performed by particular voices or instruments
He arranged her last two albums.