1put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order:she had just finished arranging the flowersthe columns are arranged in 12 rows
2organize or make plans for (a future event):they hoped to arrange a meeting [no object]:my aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored
[no object] reach agreement about an action or event in advance:I arranged with my boss to have the time off [with infinitive]:they arranged to meet at eleven o’clock
ensure that (something) is done or provided by organizing it in advance:accommodation can be arranged if required
3 Music adapt (a composition) for performance with instruments or voices other than those originally specified:songs arranged for viola and piano
4 archaic settle (a dispute or claim):the quarrel, partly by the interference of the Crown Prince, was arranged
