organize

organize
I
(Roget's IV) v.
1. [To put in order]
Syn. arrange, compose, combine, systematize, methodize, coordinate, adjust, synthesize, dispose, put in order, line up, regulate, harmonize, range, adapt, settle, fit, straighten, reorganize, correlate, standardize, whip into shape*, fall into*, keep in line*; see also classify , order 3 .
Ant. upset*, disarrange, disturb.
2. [To form an organization]
Syn. establish, constitute, prepare, scheme, formulate, lay out, form, create, mold, fashion, project, design, build, found, authorize, raise, appoint, fix, secure, instate, erect, assemble, make, direct, construct, institute; see also plan 2 .
Ant. destroy*, eradicate, break down.
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) v.
1. order arrange, systematize, coordinate, methodize, align, collate, *get it together, *get one's ducks in a row, *get one's act together. see order
2. form formulate, develop, create, bring together, give rise to, found, originate, establish.
ANT.: 1. disorder, jumble, scramble, disorganize. 2. disband, dissolve, break up, disorganize, fold
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) verb 1. To put into a deliberate order: arrange, array, deploy, dispose, marshal, order, range, sort, systematize. See ORDER. 2. To arrange in an orderly manner: methodize, order, systematize, systemize. See ORDER. 3. To assemble, prepare, or put into operation, as for war or a similar emergency: marshal, mobilize, muster, rally. See MOVE. 4. To bring into existence formally: constitute, create, establish, found, institute, originate, set up, start. See START.

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