organisation
gb/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 800
szervezet, szervezés, elrendezés, rendszerezés, szervezettség, felépítés, szerveződés
NOUN
A2
1
szervezet
B1
Usage pattern:
[an organisation] [does something]
The organisation provides food and shelter to homeless people.
A szervezet ételt és szállást nyújt hajléktalan embereknek.
She works for an international environmental organisation.
Egy nemzetközi környezetvédelmi szervezetnél dolgozik.
The sports organisation is hosting a tournament next week.
Our organisation aims to promote literacy in rural areas.
The government set up a new organisation to oversee safety standards.
Learner examples
The organisation helps poor people.
A szervezet szegény embereken segít.
He works for a big organisation.
Egy nagy szervezetnél dolgozik.
This organisation teaches English.
Our organisation has many members.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organisation' with 'organism'. The first means a group or structure; the second means a living thing.
Meaning
A group with a shared goal
Collocations
non-profit organisation
|international organisation
|government organisation
|charitable organisation
|sports organisation
Synonyms
association (Often used for groups with shared interests, sometimes less formal than 'organisation'.)
|
institution (Implies a long-established and often larger entity, such as a university or hospital.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single person rather than a collective group.)
Themes
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of people who work together for the same reason or goal.
A structured group of people with a specific purpose, such as a business, club, or charity.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[the organisation] of [something]
Good organisation is key to running a successful event.
A jó szervezés kulcsfontosságú egy sikeres rendezvény lebonyolításához.
The organisation of the meeting room took longer than expected.
A tárgyalóterem elrendezése tovább tartott a vártnál.
Her desk shows excellent organisation.
Poor organisation led to delays in the project.
Learner examples
Good organisation helps me study.
A jó rendszerezés segíti a tanulásomat.
I like the organisation of the room.
Tetszik a szoba elrendezése.
The organisation of the books is very neat.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'organisation' (arranging things) with 'organising' (the action itself). The noun refers to the state or process, not necessarily the ongoing act.
Meaning
The process of arranging things
Collocations
organisation of files
|organisation skills
|good organisation
|poor organisation
Synonyms
arrangement (Emphasises the order or structure of things, often physical.)
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planning (Focuses more on preparation and forethought rather than physical arrangement.)
Antonyms
disorder (A lack of order or structure.)
Themes
daily life
|management
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The action of putting things in order so they work well or look neat.
The act or process of arranging or structuring things in an orderly way.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
felépítés
B2
szerveződés
C1
Usage pattern:
[the organisation] of [a system/structure]
The cellular organisation of plants differs from that of animals.
A növények sejtes szerveződése eltér az állatokétól.
Social organisation varies greatly between cultures.
A társadalmi szerveződés kultúránként nagyon eltérő.
The organisation of the computer's components affects its performance.
Learner examples
The body has a complex organisation.
A test felépítése összetett.
The organisation of the team is clear.
A csapat felépítése világos.
Plants and animals have different organisation.
Meaning
Structure of parts in a system
Collocations
cellular organisation
|social organisation
|hierarchical organisation
Synonyms
structure (A more general term for how parts are arranged.)
Antonyms
chaos (A state where no order or arrangement exists.)
Themes
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How different parts are put together to make something work.
The way in which parts of something are arranged or structured to function as a whole.
Grammar
Dictionary form
organisation
IPA
GB/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
or - gan - isa - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: organisation
- Plural: organisation, organisations
Word family
Forms
organisations
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disorganised
adjective
disorganisation
noun
Advanced or less common
organisationally
adverb
Expressions
join an organisation
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn ən ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Become part of a group/entity
To become a member of a group or company.
Examples
- I joined an organisation that promotes clean energy.
- She recently joined an international student organisation.
run an organisation
1/ɹˈʌn ən ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Manage and operate a group/entity
To be in charge of and make decisions for a group or company.
Examples
- He runs an organisation that supports young entrepreneurs.
- It takes skill to run an organisation effectively.
set up an organisation
1/sˈɛt ˈʌp ən ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Create a new group or entity
To start a new group for a specific reason or goal.
Examples
- They set up an organisation to protect local wildlife.
- She set up an organisation to help refugees.