Phrasal verb
arrange for
Definition
phrasal verb. to plan or organize something so that it can happen.
phrasal verb. to make the necessary preparations or plans for a future event or action; often used when the subject organizes for someone else to perform the action.
Examples
“I will arrange for a taxi to pick you up.”
“The manager had to arrange for a temporary worker to cover the desk while Sarah was on holiday.”
“The embassy will arrange for an interpreter to be present during the negotiations to ensure that no technical nuances are lost in translation.”
Examples
simple
“I will arrange for a taxi to pick you up.”
contextual
“The manager had to arrange for a temporary worker to cover the desk while Sarah was on holiday.”
complex
“The embassy will arrange for an interpreter to be present during the negotiations to ensure that no technical nuances are lost in translation.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun or a 'for someone to do something' structure.
Teaching tip
highlight the structure 'arrange for + object + to-infinitive' as it is a common source of error for learners who try to use 'arrange that'.
Pitfall
I will arrange a taxi for pick you up.
I will arrange for a taxi to pick you up.
the phrase requires 'for' followed by the object and then a 'to' infinitive for the action.
Phrasal verb
Particles
for
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
arrange + for + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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