arrange
gb/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ/ us/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 1400
elrendez, megszervez, elintéz, hangszerel, átír
VERB
A2
1
elrendez
B1
Usage pattern:
to arrange [things] [in/on/into something]
She arranged the books on the shelf by size.
A könyveket méret szerint rendezte el a polcon.
He carefully arranged the chairs around the table.
Gondosan elrendezte a székeket az asztal körül.
The teacher arranged the students in a circle.
They arranged the photos from oldest to newest.
Learner examples
I arranged the cups on the table.
Elrendeztem a csészéket az asztalon.
She arranged her clothes in the closet.
Elrendezte a ruháit a szekrényben.
We arranged the chairs for the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arrange' with 'decorate'; 'arrange' is about order or position, not adding beauty.
Meaning
Put things in order or position
Collocations
arrange neatly
|arrange alphabetically
|arrange furniture
|arrange flowers
|arrange in rows
Synonyms
organize (Often implies creating a structured system, not just physical placement.)
Antonyms
disorder (Means to make something untidy or without order.)
Themes
daily life
|organization
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put things in a certain order or place.
To organize or place things in a specific order or layout.
VERB
B1
2
megszervez
B1
elintéz
B1
Usage pattern:
to arrange [a meeting/event/trip]
Let's arrange a meeting for next week.
Szervezzünk meg egy megbeszélést jövő hétre.
She arranged for a taxi to pick us up.
Elintézte, hogy egy taxi jöjjön értünk.
They arranged the party months in advance.
We arranged to meet at the café at noon.
Learner examples
I will arrange a meeting with my boss.
Szervezek egy megbeszélést a főnökömmel.
She arranged a visit to the museum.
Megszervezett egy múzeumlátogatást.
They arranged to play football on Saturday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'to' when using 'arrange to do something'. The correct form is 'arrange to + verb'.
Meaning
Plan and prepare ahead of time
Collocations
arrange a meeting
|arrange an appointment
|arrange transport
|arrange a trip
Synonyms
schedule (Focuses more on setting a time for something.)
Antonyms
cancel (Means to stop a planned event from happening.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|work
Definition
To plan and prepare for something before it happens.
To make plans for something to happen, often involving organization of people, time, or resources.
VERB
B2
3
hangszerel
C1
átír
B2
Usage pattern:
to arrange [a piece/song] [for something]
He arranged the song for guitar and voice.
Gitárra és énekhangra hangszerelte a dalt.
The composer arranged the symphony for a smaller orchestra.
A zeneszerző kisebb zenekarra hangszerelte át a szimfóniát.
She arranged the folk tune for choir.
Learner examples
He arranged the song for piano.
Zongorára írta át a dalt.
She arranged the music for her band.
A zenekara számára hangszerelte át a zenét.
They arranged the melody for violin.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'arrange' with 'compose'; arranging changes existing music, composing creates new music.
Meaning
Adapt music for performance
Collocations
arrange a song
|arrange for piano
|arrange for strings
Synonyms
adapt (General term for changing something; in music, 'arrange' is more specific.)
Antonyms
compose (Means to create new music, not adapt existing music.)
Themes
music
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
To change music so it can be played by certain instruments or sung by certain voices.
To adapt a musical composition so it can be performed by particular voices or instruments.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arrange
IPA
GB/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
US/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
ar - range (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: arrange
- 3rd Person Singular: arranges
- Present Participle: arranging
- Past: arranged
Word family
Forms
arranges
verb
arranging
verb
arranged
verb
Core family
arrangement
noun B1
Related words
rearrange
verb B2
arranger
noun
Advanced or less common
rearrangement
noun
Expressions
arrange for
1/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Make plans so something happens
To plan and organize for something to happen.
Examples
- She will arrange for someone to meet you at the airport.
- We need to arrange for extra chairs before the meeting.
arrange in advance
1/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ ˈɪn ədvˈæns/
fixed phrase
Plan before it happens
To plan and prepare for something early, before it is needed.
Examples
- It's better to arrange in advance if you want good seats.
- They arranged in advance so everything was ready on time.
arrange to meet
1/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒ tə mˈit/
fixed phrase
Plan to meet someone
To decide and plan with someone when and where you will meet.
Examples
- We arranged to meet outside the cinema at 7 p.m.
- I arranged to meet my friend after work.