[ar.range] vb -ranged ; -rang.ing [ME arangen, fr. MF arangier, fr. OF, fr. a- + rengier to set in a row, fr. reng row--more at rank] vt (1789) 1: to make preparations for: plan "arranged a reception for the visitor"
2: to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment "~ flowers in a vase" "~ cards alphabetically" 3 a: to adapt (a musical composition) by scoring for voices or instruments other than those for which orig. written b: orchestrate
4: to bring about an agreement or understanding concerning: settle "~ an exchange of war prisoners" ~ vi 1: to bring about an agreement or understanding "arranged to have a table at the restaurant"
2: to make preparations: plan "arranged for a vacation with his family" syn see order -- ar.rang.er n