organisation
gb/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔɹɡənɪzˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A group with a shared goal
A group of people who work together for the same reason or goal.
Usage pattern:
[an organisation] [does something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organisation' with 'organism'. The first means a group or structure; the second means a living thing.
Synonyms
association (Often used for groups with shared interests, sometimes less formal than 'organisation'.)
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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.)
Collocations
non-profit organisation
|international organisation
|government organisation
|charitable organisation
|sports organisation
Themes
business
|society
|work
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The organisation provides food and shelter to homeless people.
- She works for an international environmental organisation.
- 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.
- He works for a big organisation.
- This organisation teaches English.
- Our organisation has many members.
Noun
B1
action
2
The process of arranging things
The action of putting things in order so they work well or look neat.
Usage pattern:
[the organisation] of [something]
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.
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.)
Collocations
organisation of files
|organisation skills
|good organisation
|poor organisation
Themes
daily life
|management
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Good organisation is key to running a successful event.
- The organisation of the meeting room took longer than expected.
- Her desk shows excellent organisation.
- Poor organisation led to delays in the project.
Learner examples
- Good organisation helps me study.
- I like the organisation of the room.
- The organisation of the books is very neat.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
3
Structure of parts in a system
How different parts are put together to make something work.
Usage pattern:
[the organisation] of [a system/structure]
Synonyms
structure (A more general term for how parts are arranged.)
Antonyms
chaos (A state where no order or arrangement exists.)
Collocations
cellular organisation
|social organisation
|hierarchical organisation
Themes
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The cellular organisation of plants differs from that of animals.
- Social organisation varies greatly between cultures.
- The organisation of the computer's components affects its performance.
Learner examples
- The body has a complex organisation.
- The organisation of the team is clear.
- Plants and animals have different organisation.
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.