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organized

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd// or·ga·nized General-service

v. to plan and arrange an event or a group of things in a clear way. You do this when you want to make sure everything is ready and in the right place.

v. to arrange several elements into a structured whole or to coordinate the logistics of an event. Transitive in most contexts; often implies a systematic or hierarchical arrangement.


SIMPLE

She organized a surprise party for her best friend.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee organized a series of workshops to help local businesses improve their digital marketing skills.

COMPLEX

By the time the delegation arrived, the staff had already organized the files into chronological order to facilitate a more efficient review process.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In British English, it is frequently spelled 'organised'.

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