organiser
gb/ˈɔɹɡənɪsɚ/ us/ˈɔɹɡənɪsɚ/
B1
English
szervező, határidőnapló, naptáralkalmazás, rendszerező, rendszerező szakember, otthonszervező
NOUN
B1
1
szervező
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the organiser of [event/activity]
Ask the organiser if the start time has changed.
Kérdezd meg a szervezőt, hogy megváltozott-e a kezdési időpont.
She was the main organiser of the charity run.
Ő volt a jótékonysági futás főszervezője.
The organisers cancelled the outdoor event because of the storm.
Learner examples
The organiser booked the room.
A szervező lefoglalta a termet.
I talked to the organiser about tickets.
A jegyekről beszéltem a szervezővel.
Common mistake:
In American English, this is usually spelled organizer. Also, organiser can mean a person or a planning tool, depending on context.
Meaning
person who plans an event
Collocations
event organiser
|conference organiser
|festival organiser
|meeting organiser
|lead organiser
|main organiser
|local organiser
|organiser of the trip
|organiser of the workshop
|a talented organiser
Synonyms
coordinator (Often implies managing details and communication between people.)
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planner (Emphasises planning, not necessarily running the event.)
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arranger (Slightly more formal; focuses on making arrangements.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|events
Definition
A person who plans an event and makes it happen.
A person who plans and arranges an event or activity, making sure everything happens smoothly.
NOUN
B2
2
szervező
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is an organiser for [group/campaign]
He worked as an organiser for the local election campaign.
Szervezőként dolgozott a helyi választási kampányban.
The organisers urged residents to attend the council meeting.
A szervezők arra biztatták a lakosokat, hogy vegyenek részt az önkormányzati ülésen.
She started out as a union organiser before moving into management.
Learner examples
She is an organiser for the campaign.
Ő a kampány egyik szervezője.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes limit organiser to parties or events; it can also mean someone who organises people for a cause or movement.
Meaning
person who organises a campaign
Collocations
community organiser
|political organiser
|union organiser
|campaign organiser
|grassroots organiser
|local organiser
|full-time organiser
|student organiser
Synonyms
organizer (American spelling; same meaning.)
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activist (Broader; may not involve organising others.)
Themes
politics
|work
|society
Definition
A person who brings people together to support a cause or campaign.
A person who recruits and coordinates people to support a cause, political movement, or workplace or community campaign.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] keeps [information] in an organiser
I put all my appointments in my organiser.
Minden időpontomat beírtam a határidőnaplómba.
She checked her organiser to see when the next meeting was.
Megnézte a határidőnaplójában, mikor lesz a következő megbeszélés.
My organiser syncs with my phone and laptop.
Learner examples
I use an organiser for my schedule.
Az időbeosztásom megtervezéséhez határidőnaplót használok.
I wrote the time in my organiser.
Beírtam az időpontot a határidőnaplómba.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse this meaning (a planning tool) with an organiser meaning a person who arranges events.
Meaning
planner for dates and notes
Collocations
daily organiser
|weekly organiser
|digital organiser
|paper organiser
|pocket organiser
|planner and organiser
|keep it in your organiser
|write it in your organiser
Synonyms
planner (Often focuses on schedule and tasks rather than contact details.)
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diary (BrE; can mean a dated book for appointments, but may also suggest personal writing.)
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calendar (Usually focuses on dates and appointments, not notes and lists.)
Themes
daily_life
|technology
|work
Definition
A diary or app you use to plan your time.
A book, diary, or app used to plan your schedule and keep useful information such as appointments, contact details, and lists.
NOUN
B2
4
rendszerező
B1
Usage pattern:
a [place] organiser; an organiser for [items]
I bought a drawer organiser to separate socks from underwear.
Vettem egy fiókrendszerezőt, hogy külön tartsam a zoknikat a fehérneműtől.
The desk organiser keeps pens and paper clips in one place.
Az asztali rendszerező egy helyen tartja a tollakat és a gemkapcsokat.
A bag organiser makes it easier to find your keys.
Learner examples
This organiser holds my pens.
Ebben a rendszerezőben tartom a tollaimat.
I put my socks in a drawer organiser.
A zoknijaimat egy fiókrendszerezőbe tettem.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about storage (like drawers or desks), not planning time like an organiser diary/app.
Meaning
item that keeps things tidy
Collocations
desk organiser
|drawer organiser
|bag organiser
|car boot organiser
|makeup organiser
|cable organiser
|kitchen organiser
|wardrobe organiser
|plastic organiser
|stackable organiser
Synonyms
storage box (More general; not necessarily divided for sorting.)
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caddy (Usually a small portable holder for a set of items.)
Themes
home
|shopping
|daily_life
Definition
A thing that helps you store and sort objects neatly.
A container or fitting designed to keep items separated, arranged, and easy to find, for example on a desk, in a drawer, or in a bag.
NOUN
B2
5
Usage pattern:
hire an organiser; a home/office organiser
They hired an organiser to help them declutter before moving house.
Felbéreltek egy rendszerező szakembert, hogy segítsen nekik kiselejtezni a felesleges holmikat a költözés előtt.
As a professional organiser, she designs simple storage systems for busy families.
Rendszerező szakemberként egyszerű tárolási rendszereket tervez elfoglalt családoknak.
The organiser helped the team set up a clearer filing system.
Learner examples
We hired an organiser for our office.
Rendszerező szakembert fogadtunk az irodánk rendbetételéhez.
Common mistake:
This is different from an event organiser: it focuses on organising spaces and routines, not organising an event.
Meaning
decluttering and organisation professional
Collocations
professional organiser
|home organiser
|office organiser
|hire an organiser
|work with an organiser
|organiser services
|a certified organiser
Synonyms
decluttering consultant (More specific; focuses on reducing clutter.)
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professional organizer (American spelling; same meaning.)
Themes
work
|home
|services
Definition
A person you pay to help you organise your home or office.
A person whose job is to help individuals or businesses sort, arrange, and declutter spaces and systems to make them easier to use.
Grammar
Dictionary form
organiser
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹɡənɪsɚ/
US/ˈɔɹɡənɪsɚ/
Syllables & stress
or - gan - iser (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: organiser
- Plural: organisers
Word family
Forms
organisers
noun
Core family
Related words
reorganise
verb B2
organizer
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
disorganised
adjective
Advanced or less common
organisational
adjective
reorganisation
noun
Expressions
graphic organiser
1/ɡɹˈæfɪk ˈɔɹɡənɪsɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
diagram for organising ideas
A simple diagram that helps you organise ideas.
Examples
- The teacher gave the class a graphic organiser to plan their essays.
- Use a graphic organiser to compare the two characters.
- A graphic organiser can help you see how the main points connect.
Learner examples
- I used a graphic organiser for my writing.