v.tr. (also -ise)
1. a give an orderly structure to, systematize. b bring the affairs of (another person or oneself) into order; make arrangements for (a person).
2 a arrange for or initiate (a scheme etc.). b provide; take responsibility for (organized some sandwiches).
3 (often absol.) a enrol (new members) in a trade union, political party, etc. b form (a trade union or other political group).
4 a form (different elements) into an organic whole. b form (an organic whole).
5 (esp. as organized adj.) make organic; make into a living being or tissue.
Derivatives:
organizable adj. organizer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF organiser f. med.L organizare f. L (as ORGAN)