organize
verb
or·ga·nize
ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 
organized; organizing
1
: to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate
trying to organize her thoughts
2
a
: to set up an administrative structure for
organize a company to manufacture his invention
b
: to persuade to associate in an organization
3
: to arrange by systematic planning and united effort
organize a tour of the campus for the new students
4
: to cause to develop an organic structure
1
: to undergo physical or organic organization
a clot organized in the femoral vein
2
: to arrange elements into a whole of interdependent parts
began organizing for a victory celebration
3
: to form an organization
specifically
: to form or persuade workers to join a union
workers had the right to organize
Synonyms
Examples of organize in a Sentence
They hired a professional to help organize their wedding.
We are organizing a fund-raiser.
His office is a mess. He needs someone to help him organize his work.
I spent some time organizing my closet last weekend.
You need to learn to organize better.
She organized people to work for social justice.
The players were organized into separate teams.
He encouraged them to organize for social justice.
The company has tried to prevent the workers from organizing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Instead, community members organized and called for preserving these essential health services.
—
Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The white suit paid homage to the suffragette movement and the white dresses worn by women as a visual statement in their nationwide protests, organizing and demonstrations for the right to vote.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Live Colorado election results for the 2024 election 2U would give the bulk of the city’s 15,500 workers not within a union the right to organize and bargain collectively.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
According to job search site Indeed, small acts of appreciation or team-building moments, like bringing in treats or organizing a game, can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for organize 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
The white suit paid homage to the suffragette movement and the white dresses worn by women as a visual statement in their nationwide protests, organizing and demonstrations for the right to vote.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Live Colorado election results for the 2024 election 2U would give the bulk of the city’s 15,500 workers not within a union the right to organize and bargain collectively.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
According to job search site Indeed, small acts of appreciation or team-building moments, like bringing in treats or organizing a game, can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for organize
Dictionary Entries Near organize
Cite this Entry
“Organize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
organize
verb
or·ga·nize
ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz
organized; organizing
1
: to make separate parts into one united whole : form or form into an organization
2
: to put into order : systematize
organize your work
organizer
noun
Medical Definition
organize
verb
or·ga·nize
variants
also British organise
organized also British organised; organizing also British organising
1
a
: to cause to develop an organic structure
b
: to cause to undergo organization
an organized blood clot
2
: to arrange or form into a coherent unit or functioning whole
: to undergo organization
an organizing pneumonitis
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share