organise
gb/ˈɔɹɡənɪs/ us/ˈɔɹɡənɪs/
A2
English
~ 1800
Senses
0 senses
Verb
A2
action
1
Arrange systematically
To put things or people in order so they work well or look neat.
Usage pattern:
to organise [things/people] [in a place/order]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organise' with 'decorate', but 'organise' focuses on order and structure, not making something look beautiful.
Synonyms
arrange (Often used for setting things in a particular order, sometimes less formal than 'organise'.)
|
sort (Emphasises separating into categories rather than creating a full plan.)
Antonyms
disorganise (Means to make something messy or lacking order.)
Collocations
organise a meeting
|organise files
|organise your desk
|organise an event
|organise a schedule
Themes
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She organised the books by size and color.
- We need to organise the chairs before the guests arrive.
- He organised his emails into different folders.
- The teacher organised the students into small groups.
Learner examples
- I organise my clothes in the closet.
- Please organise the papers on the table.
- We organise the chairs for the party.
- She organises her desk every morning.
Verb
A2
action
2
Plan and arrange an event
To make all the plans and arrangements for an event or activity.
Usage pattern:
to organise [an event/activity]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'organise' with 'attend'. 'Organise' means to arrange and manage, not just to be present at.
Synonyms
coordinate (Focuses on ensuring all parts work together smoothly.)
|
host (Implies being the person responsible for welcoming and overseeing guests.)
Antonyms
cancel (Means to decide that an event will not happen.)
Collocations
organise a party
|organise a conference
|organise a trip
|organise a protest
Themes
events
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- They organised a charity concert for the local hospital.
- She is organising a surprise birthday party for her friend.
- The company organised a training session for employees.
Learner examples
- We organise a picnic every summer.
- My school organises a sports day each year.
- He organised a meeting for Monday.
Verb
B1
action
3
Form a purposeful group
To make a group of people come together for a reason.
Usage pattern:
to organise [a group/team]
Synonyms
mobilise (Often used in political or social contexts to prepare people for action.)
|
assemble (Focuses on physically gathering people together.)
Antonyms
disband (Means to break up a group so it no longer exists.)
Collocations
organise workers
|organise volunteers
|organise a committee
Themes
society
|politics
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- They organised the volunteers into three teams.
- The activists organised themselves into a local chapter.
- He helped organise the neighborhood watch group.
Learner examples
- We organise a team to clean the park.
- She organises workers to ask for better pay.
- They organise a group to help old people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
organise
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹɡənɪs/
US/ˈɔɹɡənɪs/
Syllables & stress
or - gan - ise (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: organise
- Variant Spelling: organize
- 3rd Person Singular: organises
- Present Participle: organising
- Past: organised
Word family
Forms
Core family
organisation
noun A2
organiser
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
organisationally
adverb
Highlights
- Spelling Variant: organize Verb
Expressions
organise around [something]
1/ˈɔɹɡənɪs ɚˈaʊnd sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Structure based on central idea
To plan activities or ideas so they are all connected to one main thing.
Examples
- The course is organised around weekly projects.
- The meeting was organised around the budget discussion.
organise yourself
1/ˈɔɹɡənɪs jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Manage your own work efficiently
To plan your own work and time so you can do things well and on time.
Examples
- If you want to finish early, you need to organise yourself better.
- She finally learned how to organise herself at university.
well-organised
1/wˈɛl ˈɔɹɡənɪsd/
fixed phrase
Having good planning and order
Planned and arranged in a good way so that it works well.
Examples
- The conference was very well-organised.
- He is a well-organised person who never misses deadlines.