v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. v.tr.
- To put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole.
- To arrange in a coherent form; systematize: organized her thoughts before speaking.
- To arrange in a desired pattern or structure: "The painting is organized about a young reaper enjoying his noonday rest" (William Carlos Williams).
- To arrange systematically for harmonious or united action: organize a strike. See synonyms at arrange.
- To establish as an organization: organize a club. See synonyms at found1.
- To induce (employees) to form or join a labor union.
- To induce the employees of (a business or an industry) to form or join a union: organize a factory.
- To develop into or assume an organic structure.
- To form or join an activist group, especially a labor union.
[Middle English organisen, from Old French organiser, from Medieval Latin organizāre, from Latin organum, tool, instrument. See organ.]
organizer or'gan·iz'er n.




