2 → see also sense organ
3 N‑COUNT An organ is a large musical instrument with pipes of different lengths through which air is forced. It has keys and pedals rather like a piano.
4 → see also barrel organ , mouth organ
5 N‑COUNT You refer to a newspaper or organization as the organ of the government or another group when it is used by them as a means of giving information or getting things done. □ [+ of ] The Security Service is an important organ of the State.
or|gan|die /ɔː r gəndi/ also organdy N‑UNCOUNT [oft N n] Organdie is a thin, slightly stiff cotton fabric.
o r|gan grind|er (organ grinders ) also organ-grinder N‑COUNT An organ grinder was an entertainer who played a barrel organ in the streets.
or|gan|ic /ɔː r gæ n I k/
1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] Organic methods of farming and gardening use only natural animal and plant products to help the plants or animals grow and be healthy, rather than using chemicals. □ Organic farming is expanding everywhere. □ …organic fruit and vegetables. ● or|gani|cal|ly ADV □ …organically grown vegetables.
2 ADJ [usu ADJ n] Organic substances are of the sort produced by or found in living things. □ Incorporating organic material into chalky soils will reduce the alkalinity.
3 ADJ [usu ADJ n] Organic change or development happens gradually and naturally rather than suddenly. [FORMAL ] □ …to manage the company and supervise its organic growth.
4 ADJ [ADJ n] If a community or structure is an organic whole, each part of it is necessary and fits well with the other parts. [FORMAL ] □ City planning treats the city as a unit, as an organic whole.
or|gani|sa|tion /ɔː r gəna I ze I ʃ ə n/ → see organization
or|gani|sa|tion|al /ɔː r gəna I ze I ʃən ə l/ → see organizational
or|gan|ise /ɔː r gəna I z/ → see organize
or|gan|is|er /ɔː r gəna I zə r / → see organizer
or|gan|ism /ɔː r gən I zəm/ (organisms ) N‑COUNT An organism is an animal or plant, especially one that is so small that you cannot see it without using a microscope. □ …the insect-borne organisms that cause sleeping sickness.
or|gan|ist /ɔː r gən I st/ (organists ) N‑COUNT An organist is someone who plays the organ.
or|gani|za|tion ◆◆◇ /ɔː r gəna I ze I ʃ ə n/ (organizations ) in BRIT, also use organisation 1 N‑COUNT [oft in names] An organization is an official group of people, for example a political party, a business, a charity, or a club. □ Most of these specialized schools are provided by voluntary organizations. □ …a report by the International Labour Organisation.
2 N‑UNCOUNT The organization of an event or activity involves making all the necessary arrangements for it. □ [+ of ] …the exceptional attention to detail that goes into the organisation of this event. □ Several projects have been delayed by poor organisation.
3 N‑UNCOUNT The organization of something is the way in which its different parts are arranged or relate to each other. □ [+ of ] I am aware that the organization of the book leaves something to be desired.
or|gani|za|tion|al /ɔː r gəna I ze I ʃən ə l/ in BRIT, also use organisational 1 ADJ [ADJ n] Organizational abilities and methods relate to the way that work, activities, or events are planned and arranged. □ Evelyn's excellent organisational skills were soon spotted by her employers. □ She will be prepared to take on a variety of organizational roles in the future.
2 ADJ [ADJ n] Organizational means relating to the structure of an organization. □ The police now recognise that big organisational changes are needed.
3 ADJ [ADJ n] Organizational means relating to organizations, rather than individuals. □ This problem needs to be dealt with at an organizational level.
or|gan|ize ◆◆◇ /ɔː r gəna I z/ (organizes , organizing , organized ) in BRIT, also use organise 1 VERB If you organize an event or activity, you make sure that the necessary arrangements are made. □ [V n] In the end, we all decided to organize a concert for Easter. □ [V n] …a two-day meeting organised by the United Nations. □ [V n] The initial mobilisation was well organised.
2 VERB If you organize something that someone wants or needs, you make sure that it is provided. □ [V n] I will organize transport. □ [V n] We asked them to organize coffee and sandwiches.
3 VERB If you organize a set of things, you arrange them in an ordered way or give them a structure. □ [V n] He began to organize his materials. □ [V n] …the way in which the Army is organised.
4 VERB If you organize yourself, you plan your work and activities in an ordered, efficient way. □ [V pron-refl] …changing the way you organize yourself. □ [V n] Go right ahead, I'm sure you don't need me to organize you. □ [V -ed] Get organised and get going.
5 VERB If someone organizes workers or if workers organize , they form a group or society such as a trade union in order to have more power. □ [V n] …helping to organize women working abroad. □ [V ] It's the first time farmers have decided to organize. □ [V -ed] …organised labour. SYNONYMS organize VERB
1
arrange: He arranged an appointment for Friday afternoon at 4:15.