arrange

Formsarranges, arranging, arranged

Pluralarranges

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To put things in order or into a neat sequence.

   Like putting your toys in order so each one has its own place.

   Please arrange the chairs in a neat row before the meeting.

   She arranged the toys on the shelf by size.

   Similarorganize, order

   Oppositedisarrange, disorganize, jumble, scatter

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2. 2
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To plan something or get it ready ahead of time.

   Like booking a table before you go to a restaurant.

   I will arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport.

   They arranged a surprise party for their friend.

   Similarorganize, plan, schedule, prepare

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3. 3
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To change a piece of music so it can be played by different instruments or voices.

   Like changing a recipe so you can cook it with different ingredients.

   He learned to arrange while studying music in college.

   She arranged the old hymn for a full band.

   Similarscore, adapt, orchestrate, transcribe

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4. 4
   nounJapancountable

   A new version of a song, with the music changed from the way it first was.

   The game's soundtrack came with a piano arrange of the main theme.

   At the Tokyo fan event, the band sold CDs full of rock arranges of anime songs.

   Similararrangement, remix, rendition

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