Definition of organize

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or·gan·ize    (ôrg-nz) KEY 

VERB:
or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing, or·gan·iz·es
VERB:
tr.

1. To put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole.
2. 1. To arrange in a coherent form; systematize: organized her thoughts before speaking.
   2. To arrange in a desired pattern or structure: "The painting is organized about a young reaper enjoying his noonday rest" (William Carlos Williams).
3. To arrange systematically for harmonious or united action: organize a strike. See Synonyms at arrange.
4. 1. To establish as an organization: organize a club. See Synonyms at found¹.
   2. To induce (employees) to form or join a labor union.
   3. To induce the employees of (a business or an industry) to form or join a union: organize a factory.

VERB:
intr.

1. To develop into or assume an organic structure.
2. To form or join an activist group, especially a labor union.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English organisen, from Old French organiser, from Medieval Latin organizre, from Latin organum, tool, instrument ; see organ

OTHER FORMS:
organ·izer(Noun)