Definition of arrange | Collins English Dictionary

arrange (əˈreɪndʒ)

(tr) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
(tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
(when intr, often foll by ) for (when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive ) to make plans or preparations in advance (for something) ⇒ we arranged for her to be met
(tr) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
(tr) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
(intr) often foll by with to come to an agreement

arˈrangeable adjective arˈranger noun

C14: from Old French arangier, from a-² + rangier to put in a row, range

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British English: arrange If you arrange something, you make plans for it to happen.We arranged a party for her birthday.əˈreɪndʒ VERB We arranged a party for her birthday.
Spanish: arreglar v
French: arranger vt
German: arrangieren vt
Chinese: 安排 v
Arabic: يُرَتِّبُ vt
Portuguese: organizar vt
Russian: приводить в порядок vt
Croatian: poredati v
Czech: zorganizovat vt organizovat
Danish: arrangere v
Dutch: overeenkomen vt
Finnish: järjestää v
Greek: κανονίζω v
Italian: organizzare v
Japanese: 手配する v
Korean: ...을 미리 준비하다 vt
Norwegian: arrangere v
Polish: zaplanować vt planować
Brazilian Portuguese: organizar vt
European Spanish: arreglar v
Swedish: ordna vt
Thai: จัดเตรียม vt
Turkish: düzenlemek v
Vietnamese: thu xếp v

British English: arrange If you arrange things somewhere, you put them in a way that looks tidy or pretty.He arranged the books in piles.əˈreɪndʒ VERB He arranged the books in piles.
French: disposer vt
Arabic: يُرَتِّبُ v
Brazilian Portuguese: arrumar vt

However, we must also arrange to see our mutual friend this evening.
Higgins, Jack, Confessional (1985)
Slice the meat across the breast and arrange on a serving dish - it should be pink in the centre.
Country Life (2004)
He is a pal of the Royal St. George's head pro, Andrew Brooks, who will arrange access to the clubhouse for him.
Globe and Mail (2003)
An independent mortgage adviser should be able to help you arrange this.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Each day brings different demands --- as well as the day-to-day running of the business, I have to arrange and attend competitions.
Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh, BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002)