əˈreɪndʒ v. 1 tr. put
into the required
order;
classify. 2 tr.
plan or
provide for;
cause to
occur (arranged a meeting). 3 tr. settle
beforehand the order or
manner of. 4 intr.
take measures;
form plans;
give instructions (arrange to be
there at
eight; arranged for a
taxi to
come; will
you arrange
about the cake?). 5 intr. come to an
agreement (arranged
with her to meet later). 6 tr. a Mus.
adapt (a composition) for
performance with instruments or voices
other than those originally specified. b adapt (a
play etc.) for broadcasting. 7 tr. settle (a
dispute etc.). øøarrangeable adj. arranger n. (esp. in
sense 6). [ME f. OF arangier f. å to + rangier RANGE]