organize
gb/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/ us/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2600
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
A2
action
1
Arrange things in a systematic way
To put things in order so they are easy to find or use.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to organize [things/tasks] [in/by/into something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'organize' with 'decorate'; 'organize' is about order, not making something look pretty.
Visawe
arrange (Slightly broader; can also imply aesthetic placement rather than just order.)
Vinyume
disorganize (Means to make something messy or without order.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organize a meeting
|organize files
|organize your schedule
|organize the room
Mada
daily life
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will organize my clothes.
- He wants to organize his desk.
- We organize the chairs in a line.
Kitenzi
A2
action
2
Plan and arrange an event
To plan and prepare everything for an event or activity.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to organize [an event/activity/trip]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'make' instead of 'organize' when talking about events; 'make' is less precise here.
Visawe
plan (Focuses more on deciding in advance; may not include physical arrangement.)
Vinyume
cancel (Opposite in terms of event planning; means not to proceed with the event.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organize a party
|organize a conference
|organize a trip
Mada
events
|work
|planning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will organize a picnic.
- They want to organize a meeting.
- She will organize a trip to the city.
Kitenzi
B1
action
3
Form a group for a purpose
To make people work together as a group for something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to organize [people/group] [for/purpose]
Visawe
mobilize (Often used for preparing people for action, especially in political or military contexts.)
Vinyume
scatter (Means to disperse people so they are no longer in a group.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organize volunteers
|organize a team
|organize workers
Mada
work
|politics
|social
|relationships
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We will organize a team.
- They want to organize the workers.
- She will organize volunteers to help.
Kitenzi
B1
action
4
Arrange thoughts or work clearly
To make your ideas or work clear and ordered.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to organize [ideas/information/thoughts]
Visawe
structure (Emphasizes creating a framework or logical order for content.)
Vinyume
jumble (Refers to mixing ideas without order.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organize your thoughts
|organize information
|organize notes
Mada
learning
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will organize my ideas.
- She wants to organize her notes.
- They try to organize their thoughts.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
organize
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
US/ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪz/
Silabi na mkazo
or - gan - ize (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: organize
- Variant Spelling: organise
- 3rd Person Singular: organizes
- Present Participle: organizing
- Past: organized
Familia ya neno
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
Vidokezo muhimu
- Spelling Variant: organise Verb
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The office is clean and well-organized.
- He is a well-organized manager who always meets deadlines.