arrangement
- 01 A2 Elementary
the way things are put in a specific order or position.
the spatial or logical organization of objects or elements within a group.
Simple“The flower arrangement on the dining table looked beautiful in the sunlight.”
In context“The precise arrangement of the exhibits allowed visitors to follow the historical timeline without feeling crowded in the smaller galleries.”
Synonyms - 02 A2 Elementary
plans or preparations you make for a future event.
preparatory measures or logistical plans made for a specific undertaking; often used in the plural.
Simple“We need to make travel arrangements for our summer holiday soon.”
In context“The administrative staff handled all the logistical arrangements, ensuring that the guest speakers were transported from the airport to the conference centre.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
a deal or agreement between people or groups.
a formal or informal agreement between parties regarding a course of action.
Simple“The two companies reached a financial arrangement to share the costs.”
In context“Under the current arrangement, the tenant is responsible for minor repairs while the landlord covers major structural maintenance.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
a version of a piece of music that has been changed for different instruments.
the adaptation of a musical composition for performance by different instruments or voices than originally intended.
Simple“The band played a jazz arrangement of a famous pop song.”
In context“The conductor commissioned a new orchestral arrangement of the piano sonata to serve as the centrepiece for the winter gala.”
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Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Proto-Indo-European *(H)rek-der. Proto-Celtic *reketi Gaulish *rekosbor. Vulgar Latin *rencus Old French reng Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -ier Old French rengier Old French arangier French arranger Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-məntom Latin -mentum Old French -ment Middle French -ment French -ment French arrangementbor. English arrangement From French arrangement. Morphologically arrange + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.