arranging
- 01 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.
Simple“She spent the afternoon arranging the books on her new shelves by color.”
In context“Arranging the floral displays required a keen eye for both color theory and the structural limitations of the vases.”
Usageoften used with a direct object representing the items being moved.
SynonymsAntonymsdisorganizingscattering - 02 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.
Simple“The manager is currently arranging a meeting for next Tuesday.”
In context“Arranging for the international delegation to visit the facility involved months of diplomatic correspondence and logistical planning.”
Usagefrequently followed by a 'for' phrase or a 'to' infinitive.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“He is busy arranging the piano piece for a full orchestra.”
In context“Arranging the folk melody for a string quartet allowed the composer to explore complex harmonic textures that the original solo version lacked.”
Usageusually takes a direct object of the musical work.
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the activity of putting things in order or making plans.
n.the action or process of putting something in order or making preparations.
Simple“The arranging of the furniture took much longer than we expected.”
In context“The meticulous arranging of the archives ensured that future researchers could locate specific documents with minimal effort.”
Usagefunctions as a gerund noun.
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