arranging

From the verb arrange: (⇒ conjugate)
arranging is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

ar•range v., -ranged, -rang•ing.

to place in proper, desired, or convenient order;
organize:[~ + object]arranged the flowers attractively.
to come to an understanding (about): [~ + for + object]We arranged for delivery of the newspaper.[~ + for + object + to + verb]arranged for them to deliver the newspaper.[~ + to + verb]arranged to have them met at the airport.[~ + it + that clause]She arranged it that we would all meet them there.
to make plans or preparation (for): [~ + for + object]Let's arrange for a conference.[~ + object (+ for + object)]Please arrange a meeting for next week.
Music and Dance to set (a musical work) in a different way:[~ + object]a piano piece arranged for orchestra.

ar•rang•er, n. [countable]

ar•range v., -ranged, -rang•ing.
v.t.

to place in proper, desired, or convenient order;
adjust properly:to arrange books on a shelf.
to come to an agreement or understanding regarding:The two sides arranged the sale of the property.
to prepare or plan:to arrange the details of a meeting.
Music and Danceto adapt (a composition) for a particular style of performance by voices or instruments.

v.i.

to make plans or preparations:They arranged for a conference on Wednesday.
to make a settlement;
come to an agreement:to arrange with the coal company for regular deliveries.

ar•range′a•ble, adj.
ar•rang′er, n.

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arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/ vb

(transitive) to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
(transitive; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
(when intr, often followed 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
(transitive) to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
(transitive) to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
(intransitive) often followed by with: to come to an agreement

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French arangier, from a-² + rangier to put in a row, rangearˈrangeable adj arˈranger n

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