v.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ r-g ə - ˌ n ī z
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -nized ; -niz · ing
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 : to cause to develop an organic structure
2 : to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : INTEGRATE <trying to organize her thoughts>
3 a : to set up an administrative structure for b : to persuade to associate in an organization especially : UNIONIZE
4 : to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
intransitive verb
1 : to undergo physical or organic organization
2 : to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts
3 : to form an organization specifically : to form or persuade workers to join a union
synonyms see ORDER
– or · gan · iz · able \ ˌ o ̇ r-g ə - ' n ī -z ə -b ə l \ adjective