arrangement
gb/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
A2
English
~ 1200
megállapodás, elrendezés, elhelyezés, kompozíció, feldolgozás, hangszerelés, átirat
NOUN
B1
1
megállapodás
B1
Usage pattern:
make [an arrangement] with [someone]
We made an arrangement to meet at the café at noon.
Megállapodtunk, hogy délben találkozunk a kávézóban.
The two companies reached an arrangement to share resources.
A két vállalat megállapodásra jutott az erőforrások megosztásáról.
He had an arrangement with his neighbor to water the plants while he was away.
Our travel agent handled all the arrangements for our trip.
Learner examples
We made an arrangement to meet tomorrow.
Megállapodtunk, hogy holnap találkozunk.
I have an arrangement with my friend to share books.
Megállapodásom van a barátommal, hogy megosztjuk egymással a könyveinket.
They came to an arrangement about the rent.
She made travel arrangements for the holiday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arrangement' with 'appointment'. An appointment is a specific time to meet, while an arrangement can be any agreed plan.
Meaning
Plan or agreement
Collocations
make an arrangement
|come to an arrangement
|finalize an arrangement
|special arrangement
Synonyms
agreement (More general term for a mutual decision; can be formal or informal.)
Antonyms
disagreement (Lack of a shared plan or understanding.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|planning
|daily_life
|communication
Definition
A plan or agreement between people about how to do something.
An organized plan or agreement made between people, often about how something will happen or be done.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
the arrangement of [objects]
The seating arrangement ensured that everyone could see the stage.
Az ültetési rend biztosította, hogy mindenki lássa a színpadot.
She admired the beautiful flower arrangement on the table.
Megcsodálta az asztalon álló gyönyörű virágkompozíciót.
The arrangement of furniture made the room feel more spacious.
Learner examples
The chairs are in a circle arrangement.
A székek kör alakban vannak elrendezve.
I like the new arrangement of the room.
Tetszik a szoba új elrendezése.
The teacher changed the seating arrangement.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'arrangement' here with 'organization' in a business sense; here it refers to physical placement.
Meaning
Positioning or organization of things
Collocations
seating arrangement
|flower arrangement
|table arrangement
Synonyms
layout (Often used for visual or spatial organization of objects.)
Antonyms
disorder (Lack of organized positioning or order.)
Themes
daily life
|art
|design
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way things are put in a certain order or place.
The way in which things are placed, organized, or ordered.
NOUN
B2
3
The band played an arrangement of a classic folk song.
A zenekar egy klasszikus népdal feldolgozását adta elő.
He created a piano arrangement of the symphony.
Elkészítette a szimfónia zongoraátiratát.
This jazz arrangement gives the song a completely new feel.
Learner examples
She made a guitar arrangement of the song.
Elkészítette a dal gitárfeldolgozását.
The choir sang a new arrangement of the hymn.
A kórus a himnusz egy új feldolgozását énekelte.
I like the jazz arrangement of this tune.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'arrangement' with 'composition'; composition is creating new music, while arrangement is adapting existing music.
Meaning
Musical adaptation for different performers
Collocations
orchestral arrangement
|piano arrangement
|vocal arrangement
Synonyms
adaptation (A broader term for changing something to suit a new use; in music, 'arrangement' is more specific.)
Antonyms
original composition (The first, unaltered version of a piece of music.)
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A changed version of music made for different instruments or singers.
A version of a musical composition that has been adapted for a different set of instruments, voices, or style.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arrangement
IPA
GB/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
Syllables & stress
ar - range - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: arrangement
- Plural: arrangement, arrangements
Word family
Expressions
come to an arrangement
1/kˈʌm tə ən ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Reach an agreement or plan
To agree on a plan with someone after discussion.
Examples
- After some negotiation, they came to an arrangement about the contract.
- We finally came to an arrangement on how to divide the work.
make arrangements for
1/mˈeɪk ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənts fɚ/
fixed phrase
Prepare plans in advance
To plan and organize something before it happens.
Examples
- We need to make arrangements for someone to feed the cat while we’re away.
- She made arrangements for her guests to stay at a nearby hotel.
special arrangement
1/spˈɛʃəl ɚˈeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Unique plan for special needs
A special plan or setup made for a particular situation or person.
Examples
- They made special arrangements for wheelchair access.
- Special arrangements were made for the VIP guests.