arranging
əˈreɪndʒɪŋ
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Definition of arranging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
organizationthe process of organizing items systematically
  • Arranging the books on the shelf took an hour.
ordering organizing systematizing
2.
musicTECH.the adaptation of music for different instrumentsTECH.
  • The arranging of the symphony was challenging.
orchestration transcription

Adjective

1.
ongoing organizationin the process of being organized or set in order
  • The arranging flowers were a beautiful sight.
ordering organizing structuring
2.
musical adaptationTECH.being adapted or modified, especially musicallyTECH.
  • The arranging piece was played by the orchestra.
musical arrangement orchestration
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hobby of organizing flowers for decoration
Flower arranging is his favorite weekend activity.

Origin of arranging

Latin, ad (to) + rangere (to arrange)

Terms with arranging included in their meaning

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music
art of arranging sounds to produce a unified composition
hair grooming
flat device with teeth for arranging hair
art
the art of arranging flowers creatively
furnishing rooms
the act of furnishing and arranging a room
arranging
arrange items for others to see
process
act of arranging elements in a systematic way
event planner
person arranging details of a public event
ordering
arranging items in a specific order

Examples of arranging in a sentence

  • The arranging of the event schedule was meticulous.
  • His passion for arranging led to a beautiful concert.
  • Arranging for the jazz band required creativity and skill.
  • The arranging chairs were still being moved around.
  • Arranging documents cluttered the office desk.
  • The arranging version added a new dimension to the song.

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  1. French:organisation, en cours d'organisation, ...
  2. German:Anordnen, arrangiert, ...
  3. Italian:organizzazione, in fase di organizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:organización, en arreglo, ...
  5. Portuguese:organização, em organização, ...
  6. Chinese:整理, 正在整理的, ...
  7. Japanese:整理, 整理中の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرتيب, جارٍ ترتيبه, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִידּוּר, בְּהֲלִיכֵי סִידוּר, ...
  10. Russian:организация, организуемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:організація, організований, ...
  12. Hindi:वस्तुओं का क्रमबद्ध विन्यास, व्यवस्थित, ...
arrange
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Definition of arrange - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
organizationtr.put in a specific order or configurationtr.
  • She likes to arrange her books by color..
order organize
2.
event planningtr.plan and prepare for an eventtr.
  • They arranged a surprise party for her birthday.
coordinate organize
3.
music adaptationtr.TECH.adapt a musical piece for different instrumentstr.TECH.
  • The composer arranged the symphony for a string quartet.
adapt orchestrate transcribe
4.
communicationintr.Rarecome to an agreement or understandingintr.Rare
  • They arranged to meet at the cafe.
agree negotiate settle
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reorganize minor details without solving main issue
They arranged the deck chairs instead of addressing the budget crisis.
organize the details of a funeral ceremony
We need to arrange Aunt Mary's funeral by next week.

Origin of arrange

Old French, arranger (to arrange)

Examples of arrange in a sentence

  • They decided to arrange the chairs in a circle.
  • She arranged the meeting with precision and care.
  • We need to arrange the details for the wedding.
  • He arranged the piano piece for a full orchestra.
  • She arranged the folk song for a jazz band.
  • We need to arrange a time for the conference call.

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  1. French:organiser, préparer, ...
  2. German:anordnen, organisieren, ...
  3. Italian:organizzare, preparare, ...
  4. Spanish:ordenar, planificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arranjar, preparar, ...
  6. Chinese:排列, 策划, ...
  7. Japanese:並べる, 計画する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَتَّبَ, نظّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַדֵּר, לְאַרְגֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:организовывать, устраивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:організовувати, планувати, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यवस्थित करना, आयोजित करना, ...
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