arrange

Universal Words verb 1 to plan or organize sth in advance: [VN] The party was arranged quickly. * She arranged a loan with the bank. * Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? * We met at six, as arranged. * [Vwh-] We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. * [V] We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. * I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. * [Vtoinf] Have you arranged to meet him? * [Vthat] I've arranged that we can borrow their car. 2 [VN] to put sth in a particular order; to make sth neat or attractive: The books are arranged alphabetically by author. * I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. * She arranged the flowers in a vase. 3 [VN] ~ sth (for sth)(abbreviation arr.) to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument or voice: He arranged traditional folk songs for the piano.