ar ‧ range ‧ ment S2 W2 /əˈreɪndʒmənt/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ arrangement , ↑ arranger ; verb : ↑ arrange ; adjective : arranged]
1 . PLAN [countable usually plural] plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen:
Have you made all your travel arrangements?
arrangement for
I’ve agreed to help with arrangements for the party.
The family made arrangements for his body to be flown back.
2 . AGREEMENT [uncountable and countable] something that has been organized or agreed on SYN agreement
arrangement between
An arrangement between the two couples ensured there was always someone to look after the children.
arrangement with
The school has an arrangement with local businesses.
an arrangement to do something
Maxine cancelled our arrangement to meet.
come to an/some arrangement (with somebody) (=make an agreement that is acceptable to everyone)
It would usually cost $500, but I’m sure we can come to some kind of arrangement.
Pets are permitted at the resort by prior arrangement.
3 . WAY SOMETHING IS ORGANIZED [countable usually plural] the way in which something is organized:
The airport is currently reviewing its security arrangements.
domestic arrangements
4 . POSITION [uncountable and countable] a group of things that are put in a particular position, or the process of doing this
arrangement of
the traditional arrangement of desks in rows
a beautiful flower arrangement
5 . MUSIC [countable] a piece of music that has been written or changed for a particular instrument:
a piano arrangement of an old folk song
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ make arrangements
You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance.
▪ discuss the arrangements
We need to discuss the wedding arrangements.
▪ finalize the arrangements
I’m meeting him tomorrow to finalize the arrangements.
▪ upset the arrangements (=cause problems which spoil the arrangements)
I don’t want to upset your arrangements.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + arrangement
▪ alternative arrangements
If the flight is cancelled you’ll have to make alternative arrangements.
▪ special arrangements (=particular preparations other than those usually made)
Please inform us if any guests have disabilities or need any special arrangements.
▪ security arrangements
He was in charge of security arrangements for the President’s visit.
▪ financial arrangements
As treasurer, you’re responsible for all the financial arrangements.
▪ travel arrangements
I’ll make my own travel arrangements.
▪ holiday arrangements British English
We don’t have any holiday arrangements yet.
▪ seating/sleeping arrangements (=plans for where people will sit/sleep)
What are the seating arrangements for dinner?