organize

English

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To arrange in working order.
  • (transitive) To constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize.
  • (transitive) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life
  • (transitive) To sing in parts.
  • (transitive) To band together into a group or union that can bargain and act collectively; to unionize.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French organiser derived from Latin organizō, organum (organ, implement, instrument, tool, engine, musical instrument).

Origin

Latin

organum

Gloss

organ, implement, instrument, tool, engine, musical instrument

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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