organize
gb/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
A2
Inglés
~ 2600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Arrange things in a systematic way
To put things in order so they are easy to find or use.
Patrón de uso:
to organize [things/tasks] [in/by/into something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organize' with 'decorate'; 'organize' is about order, not making something look pretty.
Sinónimos
arrange (Slightly broader; can also imply aesthetic placement rather than just order.)
Antónimos
disorganize (Means to make something messy or without order.)
Colocaciones
organize a meeting
|organize files
|organize your schedule
|organize the room
Temas
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I need to organize my desk before starting work.
- She organized the books by author and genre.
- We should organize our notes for the presentation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will organize my clothes.
- He wants to organize his desk.
- We organize the chairs in a line.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Plan and arrange an event
To plan and prepare everything for an event or activity.
Patrón de uso:
to organize [an event/activity/trip]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'make' instead of 'organize' when talking about events; 'make' is less precise here.
Sinónimos
plan (Focuses more on deciding in advance; may not include physical arrangement.)
Antónimos
cancel (Opposite in terms of event planning; means not to proceed with the event.)
Colocaciones
organize a party
|organize a conference
|organize a trip
Temas
events
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will organize a picnic.
- They want to organize a meeting.
- She will organize a trip to the city.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Form a group for a purpose
To make people work together as a group for something.
Patrón de uso:
to organize [people/group] [for/purpose]
Sinónimos
mobilize (Often used for preparing people for action, especially in political or military contexts.)
Antónimos
scatter (Means to disperse people so they are no longer in a group.)
Colocaciones
organize volunteers
|organize a team
|organize workers
Temas
work
|politics
|social
|relationships
Ejemplos
- The activists organized local residents to clean up the park.
- She organized the employees into project teams.
- They organized volunteers to help with the relief effort.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We will organize a team.
- They want to organize the workers.
- She will organize volunteers to help.
Verbo
B1
action
4
Arrange thoughts or work clearly
To make your ideas or work clear and ordered.
Patrón de uso:
to organize [ideas/information/thoughts]
Sinónimos
structure (Emphasizes creating a framework or logical order for content.)
Antónimos
jumble (Refers to mixing ideas without order.)
Colocaciones
organize your thoughts
|organize information
|organize notes
Temas
learning
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Before you write, take some time to organize your ideas.
- He organized his notes before the lecture began.
- I need to organize my thoughts before answering.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will organize my ideas.
- She wants to organize her notes.
- They try to organize their thoughts.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
organize
AFI
GB/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
or - gan - ize (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: organize
- Variant Spelling: organise
- 3rd Person Singular: organizes
- Present Participle: organizing
- Past: organized
Familia de palabras
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
Aspectos destacados
- Spelling Variant: organise Verb
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The office is clean and well-organized.
- He is a well-organized manager who always meets deadlines.