arrangear‧range /əˈreɪndʒ/ ●●● S2 W2 verb 
Contact your local branch to arrange an appointment. I’d like to arrange a business loan.arrange to do something Have you arranged to meet Mark this weekend?arrange something with somebody Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director.arrange when/where/how etc We still have to arrange how to get home.arrange that We had arranged that I would go for the weekend. Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged.2[intransitive, transitive] to make it possible for someone to have or do somethingarrange for something The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport.arrange for somebody to do something Dave arranged for someone to drive him home.3[transitive] to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position: Ben arranged the flowers in a vase. The list is arranged alphabetically.arrange something in pairs/groups etc The children were arranged in lines according to height.4[transitive] to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrumentarrange something for something a symphony arranged for the pianoTHESAURUSto put in orderarrange to put things in a particular order or position: · I like the way you’ve arranged the room.· a group of numbers arranged in any orderorganize to arrange things in order according to a system, so that they are more effective or easier to use: · The book is organized into three sections.· How is the equipment organized?order to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular order: · The books are ordered according to title.classify to arrange things in groups, and give each group a title: · The towns were classified according to population size.set out to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc, ready to be used: · If we set out the chairs now, they’ll be ready for tonight’s meeting.be laid out to be arranged according to a particular plan – used especially about cities, buildings, and pages: · Kyoto is laid out according to a grid system.to arrange to do somethingarrange to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip: · He had arranged to meet Marcia outside the restaurant.· The company arranges skiing trips.fix/fix up especially British English spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else: · John had fixed up for me to give a talk.· I’ve fixed an appointment for you at the doctor’s.organize (also -ise British English) to make the arrangements for an event, especially a big public event: · They had organized a protest against the war.set a time/date (also fix a time/date British English) to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or on a particular day: · Have you set a date for the wedding yet?· We fixed a time for me to visit.reserve/book to arrange to stay in a place, go to a theatre, travel on a plane etc: · I’ve booked the flight to Zurich.· He had reserved a table at the restaurant.take care of/make the arrangements to arrange all the details of an event: · Uncle James is making all the funeral arrangements.
WORD ORIGINarrange
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French arangier, from rengier ‘to put in a row’, from reng ‘row’VERB TABLE
arrange
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | arrange |
| he, she, it | arranges | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | arranged |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have arranged |
| he, she, it | has arranged | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had arranged |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will arrange |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have arranged |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am arranging |
| he, she, it | is arranging | |
| you, we, they | are arranging | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was arranging |
| you, we, they | were arranging | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been arranging |
| he, she, it | has been arranging | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been arranging |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be arranging |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been arranging |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Ann's arranging a surprise party for Russell's birthday.
- Can you arrange yourselves in a circle so that everyone can see me?
- Coyle arranged the cushions and sat down on the sofa.
- Efforts to arrange a ceasefire have failed.
- He arranged for Andi to leave on the next flight home.
- If you have a lot of things to do, just make a list and arrange them in order of importance.
- It was arranged that our visitors should stay at a nearby hotel.
- The books are arranged alphabetically, according to author.
- The desks were arranged in pairs.
- They arranged to meet the following day.
- We're going on Friday - it's all arranged.
- We spent the morning arranging the jewelry in the display case.
- Why don't you arrange the kids and I'll take their picture.
- Health authorities are encouraged to arrange for the services which ethnic minority communities need and which reflect cultural differences.
- Joette, never one for passive visitors, has soon arranged my visits to coincide with the weekly pumpkin observations.
- Mr Tolleson never stopped performing and spent his free moments arranging pieces for his and other bands.
- Sea fishing is a particular passion of Raymond's and he will loan tackle and arrange boat trips.
- The police suggested he arrange a meeting.
- Why things have mass is one of the great questions; why things are arranged in generations is one of the others.
THESAURUSto put in order
to put things in a particular order or position: · I like the way you’ve arranged the room.· a group of numbers arranged in any order
to arrange things in order according to a system, so that they are more effective or easier to use: · The book is organized into three sections.· How is the equipment organized?
to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular order: · The books are ordered according to title.
to arrange things in groups, and give each group a title: · The towns were classified according to population size.
to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc, ready to be used: · If we set out the chairs now, they’ll be ready for tonight’s meeting.
to be arranged according to a particular plan – used especially about cities, buildings, and pages: · Kyoto is laid out according to a grid system.
to arrange to do something to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip: · He had arranged to meet Marcia outside the restaurant.· The company arranges skiing trips.
especially British English spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else: · John had fixed up for me to give a talk.· I’ve fixed an appointment for you at the doctor’s.
(also -ise British English) to make the arrangements for an event, especially a big public event: · They had organized a protest against the war.
(also fix a time/date British English) to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or on a particular day: · Have you set a date for the wedding yet?· We fixed a time for me to visit.
to arrange to stay in a place, go to a theatre, travel on a plane etc: · I’ve booked the flight to Zurich.· He had reserved a table at the restaurant.
to arrange all the details of an event: · Uncle James is making all the funeral arrangements.
Longman Language Activatorto arrange a group of things or people to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position: arrange somebody/something: · Why don't you arrange the kids and I'll take their picture.· Coyle arranged the cushions and sat down on the sofa.arrange something in pairs/rows/groups etc: · The desks were arranged in pairs.arrange something/somebody in a circle: · Can you arrange yourselves in a circle so that everyone can see me?arrange something alphabetically (=according to the letters of the alphabet): · The books are arranged alphabetically, according to author.arrange something in order of height/importance etc: · If you have a lot of things to do, just make a list and arrange them in order of importance.
also organise British to arrange in order information, ideas etc according to a system, so that they will be more effective or easier to use: · Organize your notes very carefully before giving a speech.· You might find that writing an outline will help you to organize your thoughts.organize something into piles/groups etc: · The book is organized into three sections.
to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc for people to use, take, or look at: set out something: · If we set out the chairs now, they'll be ready for tonight's meeting.set something out: · A waiter brought drinks and sandwiches, and set them out on a low table beside the pool.
if a town, building etc is laid out in a particular way, it is arranged in that way according to a particular plan: · I like the way your new office is laid out.be laid out according to: · Kyoto is laid out according to a grid system.
to arrange people or things in a line: line up somebody/something: · "Line up your men," said the police inspector.line somebody/something etc up: · He lined the dolls up from tallest to shortest.
to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular order: · The psychology books are ordered according to title, not according to author.
to arrange things so that they are in the correct order: · He cleaned his desk and put his papers in order before locking up the office.put something in alphabetical/numerical order: · We need to put all the names in alphabetical order.
to arrange a group of things in a different way from before: · "This room looks different. Have you painted it?" "No, I just rearranged the furniture."· This program allows you to create and rearrange images on-screen with the click of a mouse button.
the way that things or people are arranged a group of things that are arranged according to a pattern in order to look attractive: arrangement of: · Our chef was never happy until the arrangement of vegetables on each plate was just right.flower arrangement (=flowers that have been cut and arranged attractively): · A small flower arrangement on the kitchen table can brighten up the room.
the way that a building, town, garden, book etc is arranged according to a plan, so that it looks attractive: · a computer program to help you design page layout· Many of the golfers complained about the course layout.layout of: · He was one of the architects who planned the layout of the hospital.
the way that events happen or that information is arranged, showing which is first, which is second, and so on: in this/that/what/any order: · It doesn't matter which order you answer the questions in.· Put it into a large mixing bowl and add, in this order, the milk, the honey, the melted butter, and the salt.order of: · We were given a programme showing the order of events for the day.in order of importance/difficulty/size etc (=when the most important thing is first, then the next most important etc): · Their main exports, in order of importance, are copper, coal, and maize.· The subjects that students enjoyed most were, in order of popularity, music, history, and art.in alphabetical order (=with 'a' first, then 'b', then 'c' etc): · This index lists each one of the 5 million books in the library, in alphabetical order by title.
the way in which a group of planes, ships, soldiers etc are arranged: · Formations of tanks were lined up along the border.in formation (=in a particular pattern or order when flying, marching, or sailing together): · Three small planes flying in formation collided this afternoon, killing four people.
to arrange to do something or arrange for something to happen to make preparations for a meeting, party, journey etc, for example by choosing a suitable time and place and telling people about it: · Ann's arranging a surprise party for Russell's birthday.· We're going on Friday - it's all arranged.arrange to do something: · They arranged to meet the following day.arrange for somebody to do something: · He arranged for Andi to leave on the next flight home.it is arranged that: · It was arranged that our visitors should stay at a nearby hotel.
also organise British to make preparations for an event, especially a big public event that needs a lot of preparation and planning: · I've been asked to organize this year's Summer Carnival.· an exhibition organised by the local camera club
especially British, spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else, in order to help them or because they cannot arrange it for themselves: fix something/fix up something: · Don't worry, Jean has already fixed everything.· We have done our best to fix up a meeting but they haven't shown any interest.fix something/it/them up: · We need to get all the sales staff together for a conference - could I leave it to you to fix it up, Jane?fix it for somebody to do something: · She can fix it for you to see the show free if you want.
also fix a date/time/place British to arrange for something to happen on a particular date etc: · I'll have my secretary set a date and we'll meet for lunch.· We need to meet with Elaine this afternoon but I'm having trouble fixing a time.
especially British to arrange for something to happen on a particular date or time knowing that the arrangements may have to be changed later: pencil somebody/something/it/her etc in: · I'll pencil you in but we might have to change the meeting to Thursday.pencil in somebody/something: · Let's pencil in the 19th for now, and you get in touch later if you can't make it.pencil somebody/something in for: · Dates for the concerts are pencilled in for late next year.· You can pencil him in for the 8th but I'm afraid I might be out of town that day.
to arrange all the details of an event after you have decided what you are going to do: · Uncle Bill has made all the funeral arrangements.make the arrangements/take care of the arrangements for: · Margot and Paul went up to London to make the arrangements for the wedding.· The marketing people will take care of all the arrangements for the presentation.make arrangements to do something: · I made arrangements to see Alec while he was in town.
to arrange to use a plane, train, hotel room, restaurant etc · I'd like to reserve a seat on the next plane to Atlanta.· Marge and I are thinking of booking a holiday in Malaysia this year.· You'd better book now while they still have a vacancy.be booked up/be fully booked (=all the tickets, seats etc have been booked) · The lady at the bed and breakfast says she's booked up till February.booked solid (=all the tickets for a play, show etc have been completely booked for a long period of time and it is impossible to get any) · The show was booked solid for months to come.
an arrangement you make with a hotel, airline, restaurant etc so that they will keep a room or seat for you to use at a later time or date: · There might be trouble getting hotel reservations the week of the festival.have a reservation: · "I'd like a table for two please." "Do you have a reservation, madam?"make a reservation: · She packed her bags, then called the airport and made a reservation on the last flight out of Los Angeles.cancel a reservation: · I have to work late tonight, so I cancelled our dinner reservations.
especially British an arrangement you make with a hotel, theatre, etc so that they will keep a room or seat for you to use at a later time or date: · I'd like to cancel my booking, please.· Advance bookings for the show currently total more than £100,000.make a booking: · You can make a provisional booking over the phone.
to carefully or secretly arrange something written to carefully and often secretly arrange for something to happen, especially so that people do not realize that it was a planned event: · Treasury officials are trying to orchestrate a sharp decline in the dollar.· The so-called 'revolution' was in fact orchestrated by the CIA.
to carefully and secretly arrange for something, especially a political event, to happen in exactly the way that you want, but without giving the appearance that it was planned - use this to show disapproval: · Most of the 'spontaneous demonstrations' supporting the President are stage-managed.
to arrange for something to happen without anyone knowing that you have planned it: · The socialist party secretly engineered the defeat of the government.· Before they could engineer an escape, they had to be sure that none of the guards were suspicious.
to arrange an event or situation in a clever way, especially secretly and by tricking or deceiving people: · He contrived a meeting between his mother and her ex- husband.· In the play Amos contrives a scheme to make Paul pay back the money he owes him.
things that must be arranged for something to happen all the preparations that must be made for something to happen and be successful: arrangements for: · Who is in charge of the arrangements for the President's visit?make arrangements: · We need to make arrangements for the neighbors to take care of the cats while we're away.take care of the arrangements: · Don't worry about finding a place to stay. My department will take care of the arrangements.travel/seating/sleeping arrangements: · Lena wasn't very happy about the travel arrangements.
WORD SETSa cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged. The children were arranged in lines according to height.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book.
Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged. The children were arranged in lines according to height.· Can you phone the hairdresser and make an appointment?
The show is timed to coincide with the launch of a new book.· The trust arranged an exhibition of his drawings in New York.
· I learnt flower arranging from my mother.
· A finance company will be able to arrange insurance for you.
(=when your parents choose the person you will marry)· In their culture, there is a tradition of arranged marriage.
· Decide what points you want to talk about, and put them in order.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· Transport can be arranged for both events.
· If a man could love flowers and arrange a garden like that, then he had a nice side to him.· Marie carves radishes into flowers and arranges them prettily on a plate with salt and olives.· Below: Whole freesia flowers should be arranged on a sheet of blotting paper before being pressed in a book.· Remove leaves that will be below water level when flowers are arranged.· She was bending over a basket of freshly picked marrow flowers, arranging them to her satisfaction.· Still half-asleep, she began collecting the flowers she'd arranged the night before.· For most delegates this was the equivalent of having Beelzebub up to make a speech about flower arranging.
· It is usual when taking out a mortgage to arrange adequate insurance cover in the event of death.· We are able to arrange all types of insurance, tailor-made to a client's specific requirements.· First, the hire period was short and the plaintiffs therefore had little time to arrange insurance.· Those who are here for less than 6 months may need to arrange medical insurance.
· Her friend Abraham Goldsmid arranged a loan, but it did not last her long.· They are adept at arranging huge loans, underwriting stock offerings and putting together multinational mergers.· But they are usually tied to a particular building society or insurance company and so will only arrange loans with them.· Some securities firms arrange bank loans for customers, earning fees for doing so.· Companies may arrange such loans through a third party - for instance, through the relocation company.· Then I could arrange a loan for what I owe him and slide on to the reclining dental chair.· Bit IFAs can also arrange mortgage loans through the high-street lenders.· They are invited to write to the Principal Librarian to arrange a postal loan service.
· I realise the Lady Yolande is a noblewoman and that you were instrumental in arranging her marriage to the late King.· An arranged marriage of eighteen years came to an end when her abusive husband was murdered in a brawl.· In the first instance she arranges the marriage of Elgiva to the sensitive and naive king.· I could have arranged a good marriage for her.· I'd be like Emma and arrange a marriage for him, and with happier results.· So the betrothal was arranged and the marriage soon followed.· As Christians, arranged marriages were not customary in Mary's family.· Polygamy and arranged and forced marriages became the rule.
· Paul, I will write to you when I may and somehow we will arrange a meeting.· While a patient in a mental hospital, he arranges surreal meetings where he whips her verbally and psychologically.· At Statham Lodge, we specialise in arranging the perfect business meeting or conference.· We will arrange and chair meetings between potential purchasers and the directors as appropriate.· But yesterday, the Daily Post brought a smile back to her face by arranging a special meeting with Mrs Jones.· How could he arrange an accidental meeting with Julie that afternoon, that was the question.· We arranged a special meeting between them in Chester and now they have become friends.· Now they've arranged a meeting with Thamesdown Borough Council to demand action.
· Anyone may display the list, which is arranged in alphabetical order.· The several statements should be arranged in order of their importance.· This can be arranged easily by standing order, automatic transfer or by telephone.· If the chapters in this book were arranged in a different order, would it be a different book or the same?· Autosomal bivalents can be arranged in order of size, but unambiguous identification of individual bivalents is not possible.· The diagram shows how the towns can be arranged in a Rank-Size order from large to small - a hierarchy.· The individual terms included in that list can then be arranged in a logical order before beginning to draft.· The 17 creatures of Figure 5 are arranged in no special order on the page.
· To keep the supporters out of mischief during the morning, Chapman arranged tours of a local factory and brewery.· Pressplan Travel has arranged a special inclusive tour to cover the first three days of the fair.
· He did not arrange trips and could not repay the money.· We will need time to arrange such a trip.· Organisers are now arranging a camping trip to Grassmere in August.· We shall probably arrange an evening trip of some description, possibly along the Shrewsbury-Chester line, with its magnificent viaducts.
· Before my marriage, I had to arrange a visit to the mikva.· She helped to arrange a visit to some families who lived nearby.· Normally it takes about six days to arrange a visit, even if you cable both ways.· Joette, never one for passive visitors, has soon arranged my visits to coincide with the weekly pumpkin observations.· I asked the probation department if they could arrange a visit as it didn't look like anyone else was going to.· They had arranged all sorts of visits and expeditions for her, but she stayed mostly in Satipur because of Douglas.· Of course, our various Ministries are happy to arrange visits to fine restaurants, the concert, the opera, the ballet.
VERB· We can also help arrange finance, and provide advice during the entire project if your require.· Her father was there, helping arrange her few things in a small suitcase, folding up the bed linens.· She helped to arrange a visit to some families who lived nearby.· Later Boiotian tradition maintained that Damaratos did, through his acquaintance with the leading citizens, help to arrange that of Thebes.· The most lucrative, in terms of quick turnover, was a deal he helped arrange while governor with former Tennessee Sen.· She had badly wanted to help Glover arrange his furniture when the time came for him to move into his new quarters.· They helped arrange this return as well.
· Joyce was trying to arrange bail.· Medina remains in federal detention in New York, while his attorney tries to arrange his bond.· I tried to arrange guides on the drum sander but quickly gave up.· She patted a pillow behind her, trying to arrange it in a more comfortable position.· The group arranges transport and pushers, works out a suitable route and tries to arrange a pub lunch and tea.· I try to arrange things so that I come out feeling happy.· I will try to arrange things better another time.· Since building up a 10 percent stake Continental has tried to arrange trading pacts.
WORD FAMILYnounarrangementarrangeradjectivearrangedverbarrange
1[intransitive, transitive] to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip: Contact your local branch to arrange an appointment. I’d like to arrange a business loan.arrange to do something Have you arranged to meet Mark this weekend?arrange something with somebody Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director.arrange when/where/how etc We still have to arrange how to get home.arrange that We had arranged that I would go for the weekend. Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged.2[intransitive, transitive] to make it possible for someone to have or do somethingarrange for something The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport.arrange for somebody to do something Dave arranged for someone to drive him home.3[transitive] to put a group of things or people in a particular order or position: Ben arranged the flowers in a vase. The list is arranged alphabetically.arrange something in pairs/groups etc The children were arranged in lines according to height.4[transitive] to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrumentarrange something for something a symphony arranged for the pianoTHESAURUSto put in orderarrange to put things in a particular order or position: · I like the way you’ve arranged the room.· a group of numbers arranged in any orderorganize to arrange things in order according to a system, so that they are more effective or easier to use: · The book is organized into three sections.· How is the equipment organized?order to arrange a group of things so that one comes after the other in a particular order: · The books are ordered according to title.classify to arrange things in groups, and give each group a title: · The towns were classified according to population size.set out to arrange a group of things on the floor, on a table, on a shelf etc, ready to be used: · If we set out the chairs now, they’ll be ready for tonight’s meeting.be laid out to be arranged according to a particular plan – used especially about cities, buildings, and pages: · Kyoto is laid out according to a grid system.to arrange to do somethingarrange to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip: · He had arranged to meet Marcia outside the restaurant.· The company arranges skiing trips.fix/fix up especially British English spoken to arrange something, especially for someone else: · John had fixed up for me to give a talk.· I’ve fixed an appointment for you at the doctor’s.organize (also -ise British English) to make the arrangements for an event, especially a big public event: · They had organized a protest against the war.set a time/date (also fix a time/date British English) to arrange for something to happen at a particular time or on a particular day: · Have you set a date for the wedding yet?· We fixed a time for me to visit.reserve/book to arrange to stay in a place, go to a theatre, travel on a plane etc: · I’ve booked the flight to Zurich.· He had reserved a table at the restaurant.take care of/make the arrangements to arrange all the details of an event: · Uncle James is making all the funeral arrangements.- pubes
- pubescent
- pubic
- public
- public access channel
- public-address system
- public affairs
- publican
- publication
- public bar
- public company
- public convenience
- public corporation
- public defender
- public domain
- public health
- public holiday
- public house
- public housing
- publicist
- publicity
- publicize
- public limited company
- publicly
- public nuisance