organize
gb/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
A2
English
~ 2600
rendszerez, elrendez, rendbe tesz, megszervez, szervez, csoportba szervez, összefog
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to organize [things/tasks] [in/by/into something]
I need to organize my desk before starting work.
Munkakezdés előtt rendbe kell tennem az íróasztalomat.
She organized the books by author and genre.
Szerző és műfaj szerint rendszerezte a könyveket.
We should organize our notes for the presentation.
Learner examples
I will organize my clothes.
Rendbe fogom tenni a ruháimat.
He wants to organize his desk.
Rendbe akarja tenni az íróasztalát.
We organize the chairs in a line.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organize' with 'decorate'; 'organize' is about order, not making something look pretty.
Meaning
Arrange things in a systematic way
Collocations
organize a meeting
|organize files
|organize your schedule
|organize the room
Synonyms
arrange (Slightly broader; can also imply aesthetic placement rather than just order.)
Antonyms
disorganize (Means to make something messy or without order.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put things in order so they are easy to find or use.
To arrange or structure items, tasks, or people in a logical or orderly way.
VERB
A2
2
megszervez
B1
szervez
B1
Usage pattern:
to organize [an event/activity/trip]
They organized a charity concert for the local hospital.
We are organizing a team-building workshop next month.
She organized a surprise birthday party for her friend.
Learner examples
I will organize a picnic.
They want to organize a meeting.
She will organize a trip to the city.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'make' instead of 'organize' when talking about events; 'make' is less precise here.
Meaning
Plan and arrange an event
Collocations
organize a party
|organize a conference
|organize a trip
Synonyms
plan (Focuses more on deciding in advance; may not include physical arrangement.)
Antonyms
cancel (Opposite in terms of event planning; means not to proceed with the event.)
Themes
events
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To plan and prepare everything for an event or activity.
To plan, arrange, and coordinate the details of an event or activity.
VERB
B1
3
összefog
B2
Usage pattern:
to organize [people/group] [for/purpose]
The activists organized local residents to clean up the park.
Az aktivisták összefogták a helyi lakosokat, hogy kitakarítsák a parkot.
She organized the employees into project teams.
Projektcsapatokba szervezte az alkalmazottakat.
They organized volunteers to help with the relief effort.
Learner examples
We will organize a team.
Csapatot fogunk szervezni.
They want to organize the workers.
Csoportba akarják szervezni a dolgozókat.
She will organize volunteers to help.
Meaning
Form a group for a purpose
Collocations
organize volunteers
|organize a team
|organize workers
Synonyms
mobilize (Often used for preparing people for action, especially in political or military contexts.)
Antonyms
scatter (Means to disperse people so they are no longer in a group.)
Themes
work
|politics
|social
|relationships
Definition
To make people work together as a group for something.
To bring people together into a structured group to achieve a particular goal.
VERB
B1
4
rendszerez
B1
Usage pattern:
to organize [ideas/information/thoughts]
Before you write, take some time to organize your ideas.
Mielőtt írni kezdesz, szánj egy kis időt a gondolataid rendszerezésére.
He organized his notes before the lecture began.
Az előadás kezdete előtt rendszerezte a jegyzeteit.
I need to organize my thoughts before answering.
Learner examples
I will organize my ideas.
Rendszerezni fogom a gondolataimat.
She wants to organize her notes.
Rendszerezni szeretné a jegyzeteit.
They try to organize their thoughts.
Meaning
Arrange thoughts or work clearly
Collocations
organize your thoughts
|organize information
|organize notes
Synonyms
structure (Emphasizes creating a framework or logical order for content.)
Antonyms
jumble (Refers to mixing ideas without order.)
Themes
learning
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make your ideas or work clear and ordered.
To arrange ideas, tasks, or information in a clear and logical way in the mind or in written form.
Grammar
Dictionary form
organize
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
or - gan - ize (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: organize
- Variant Spelling: organise
- 3rd Person Singular: organizes
- Present Participle: organizing
- Past: organized
Word family
Forms
Core family
organization
noun A2
organizer
noun B1
Related words
reorganize
verb B2
reorganization
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
disorganized
adjective
disorganization
noun
Advanced or less common
organizational
adjective B2
Highlights
- Spelling Variant: organise Verb
Expressions
organize around [something]
1/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz ɚˈaʊnd sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Structure plans with focus point
To plan things so that one main thing is the center of attention or purpose.
Examples
- The festival is organized around local traditions.
- Our project is organized around customer needs.
organize yourself
1/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Manage your own time and work well
To plan your own work and time so that you can do things well and on time.
Examples
- You need to organize yourself if you want to meet the deadline.
- She learned how to organize herself better after missing several appointments.
well-organized
1/wˈɛl ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
Arranged effectively and neatly
Having everything in the right place and easy to find or use.
Examples
- The office is clean and well-organized.
- He is a well-organized manager who always meets deadlines.