Engelsk

disorganize

gb/dɪsˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/ us/dɪsˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
C1 Engelsk
Betydninger
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Verb C1 action
1

make something messy or untidy

To make something not neat or ordered.

Bruksmønster: disorganize [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use *unorganize* (uncommon) instead of *disorganize*, or confuse the US spelling *disorganize* with UK *disorganise*.
Synonymer
mess up (More informal and common in speech.) | disarrange (Often used for moving things out of place (e.g., hair, furniture).) | throw into disorder (Emphasizes a sudden change from order to disorder.)
Antonymer
organize (Put things into a clear, ordered arrangement.) | tidy (Make a place neat and clean.)
Ordkombinasjoner
disorganize a room |disorganize a desk |disorganize a closet |disorganize papers |disorganize files |disorganize a bookshelf |disorganize a workspace |disorganize the contents |disorganize a pile of documents |disorganize the drawers
Temaer
daily_life |home |objects
Eksempler
  • The movers disorganized the boxes, and we couldn’t find anything for days.
  • Please don’t disorganize the files—those folders are in a specific order.
  • The kids disorganized the living room while I was on a call.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I disorganized my desk by accident.
  • Don’t disorganize the papers.
Verb C1 action
2

disrupt an organized system or plan

To damage how well something is planned or arranged.

Bruksmønster: disorganize [a process/system/organization]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may choose *disorganize* when they mean *delay* or *interrupt*; *disorganize* focuses on harming structure or coordination, not just stopping temporarily.
Synonymer
disrupt (More general; can be temporary without implying lasting disorder.) | undermine (Suggests weakening from within or over time.) | throw off (Often refers to making a plan or schedule go wrong.)
Antonymer
coordinate (Arrange people or parts to work together effectively.) | streamline (Make a system simpler and more efficient.)
Ordkombinasjoner
disorganize a schedule |disorganize a workflow |disorganize operations |disorganize a team |disorganize an organization |disorganize a supply chain |disorganize a campaign |disorganize the system |disorganize the routine |disorganize production
Temaer
work |business |planning |government
Eksempler
  • The sudden resignation disorganized the department and slowed decision-making.
  • Frequent last-minute changes disorganized the project and frustrated the team.
  • The cyberattack disorganized the company’s operations for weeks.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The change disorganized our plan.
Verb formal C2 process
3

make someone confused and unfocused

To make someone feel confused and unable to think clearly.

Bruksmønster: disorganize [someone]
Vanlig feil:
This use is less common in everyday speech; learners often prefer *confuse* or *upset*.
Synonymer
confuse (More common; focuses on not understanding.) | unsettle (Emphasizes emotional disturbance.) | destabilize (More technical; suggests loss of stability or control.)
Antonymer
compose (Help someone become calm and controlled again.) | steady (Make someone more stable and focused.)
Ordkombinasjoner
emotionally disorganize someone |temporarily disorganize someone |disorganize a patient |disorganize thinking |disorganize behavior |disorganize attention
Temaer
emotions |health |psychology
Eksempler
  • The unexpected news disorganized him, and he struggled to finish his presentation.
  • Lack of sleep can disorganize your thinking and make simple tasks feel difficult.
  • The loud interruptions disorganized her concentration during the exam.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The noise disorganized my thinking.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
disorganize
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
US/dɪsˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
Stavelser og trykk
dis - or - gan - ize (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: disorganize
  • 3rd Person Singular: disorganizes
  • Present Participle: disorganizing
  • Past: disorganized
Ordfamilie
Forms
disorganizes verb disorganizing verb disorganized verb
Core family
disorganization noun organize verb A2 organization noun A2 organized adjective
Related words
organizer noun B1 organizational adjective B2 reorganize verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unorganized adjective
Advanced or less common
organizationally adverb
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