American English
/ˈɔɹ.gəˌnaɪ.zɪz/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: organize
to put things, information, or activities in a clear and useful order
Practice out loudto put things, information, or activities in a clear and useful order
I need to organize my files.
She organized the books into three groups.
organize files · organize information · organize your time · organize your thoughts
[someone] organizes [something]
[someone] organizes [something] into [groups or categories]
to plan an event or activity and make the needed arrangements
We are organizing a meeting for Friday.
Maya organized a trip for her coworkers.
organize a meeting · organize an event · organize a trip · organize a party
[someone] organizes [an event or activity]
[someone] organizes [something] for [someone]
to bring people together to work toward a shared goal
The workers organized for better pay.
Neighbors organized a campaign to save the park.
organize workers · organize a campaign · organize a protest · organize a group
[someone] organizes [people] around [a goal]
[people] organize to [verb]
to become more orderly and ready to do things
I need to get organized before the new job starts.
to make your ideas clear and orderly
Take a minute to organize your thoughts.
to come together to support a cause
Residents organized around the housing issue.
The final e is dropped before -ing: organizing, not organizeing.