arrange

arrange
arrange [ə rānj′]
vt.
arranged, arranging [ME arengen < OFr arengier < a-, to + rengier, RANGE]
1. to put in the correct, proper, or suitable order
2. to sort systematically; classify
3. to make ready; prepare or plan [to arrange a program of entertainment]
4. to arrive at an agreement about; settle
5. Music to adapt (a composition) to other instruments or voices than those for which it was written, or to the style of a certain band or orchestra
vi.
1. to come to an agreement (with a person, about a thing)
2. to make plans; prepare [arrange to be here later]
3. Music to write arrangements, esp. as a profession
arranger
n.

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