Dictionary entries for 'organize'

Synonyms

or·gan·ize (ôŕgə-nīź)

[Middle English organisen, from Old French organiser, from Medieval Latin organizāre, from Latin organum, tool, instrument; see organ.]

verb: -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.

To put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole.
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)
To arrange systematically for harmonious or united action: organize a strike. See synonyms at arrange
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.