Word
arranging
Phoneticsar·rang·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɝˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
UK/ɐɹˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
Definitions
01organizing items
B1 · Intermediate
v. putting things in a specific order or a neat pattern.
v. the act of placing objects in a deliberate, often aesthetic or functional, sequence or position.
“She spent the afternoon arranging the books on her new shelves by color.”
“Arranging the floral displays required a keen eye for both color theory and the structural limitations of the vases.”
Usage
often used with a direct object representing the items being moved.
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02planning an event
B1 · Intermediate
v. making plans or preparations for something to happen.
v. the process of organizing or coordinating the details of an event, meeting, or agreement.
“The manager is currently arranging a meeting for next Tuesday.”
“Arranging for the international delegation to visit the facility involved months of diplomatic correspondence and logistical planning.”
Usage
frequently followed by a 'for' phrase or a 'to' infinitive.
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03adapting music
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music Technical
v. changing a piece of music so it can be played by different instruments.
v. adapting a musical composition for performance by a specific set of voices or instruments.
“He is busy arranging the piano piece for a full orchestra.”
“Arranging the folk melody for a string quartet allowed the composer to explore complex harmonic textures that the original solo version lacked.”
Usage
usually takes a direct object of the musical work.
Synonyms
04the act of organizing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity of putting things in order or making plans.
n. the action or process of putting something in order or making preparations.
“The arranging of the furniture took much longer than we expected.”
“The meticulous arranging of the archives ensured that future researchers could locate specific documents with minimal effort.”
Usage
functions as a gerund noun.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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