arranging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
   transcription; arrangement.
   
2. verb put into a proper or systematic order
   set up; arrange.
   
   • arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order
3. verb make arrangements for
   fix up; arrange.
   
   • Can you arrange a meeting with the President?
4. verb plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
   arrange; stage.
   
   • the neighboring tribe staged an invasion
5. verb set (printed matter) into a specific format
   arrange; format.
   
   • Format this letter so it can be printed out
6. verb arrange attractively
   do; set; coiffe; coif; coiffure; dress; arrange.
   
   • dress my hair for the wedding
7. verb adapt for performance in a different way
   set; arrange.
   
   • set this poem to music
8. verb arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
   put; order; set up; arrange.
   
   • arrange my schedule
   • set up one's life
   • I put these memories with those of bygone times

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