organize
 or·gan·ize (ôrʹgə-nīz')v. or·gan·ized, or·gan·iz·ing, or·gan·iz·esv. tr.
1. To put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole.
2.
a. To arrange in a coherent form; systematize:
organized her thoughts before speaking.
b. To arrange in a desired pattern or structure: “The painting is organized about a young reaper enjoying his noonday rest” (William Carlos Williams).
3. To arrange systematically for harmonious or united action:
organize a strike.
See Synonyms at arrange.
4.
a. To establish as an organization:
organize a club.
See Synonyms at found1.
b. To induce (employees) to form or join a labor union.
c. To induce the employees of (a business or an industry) to form or join a union:
organize a factory.v. intr.
1. To develop into or assume an organic structure.
2. To form or join an activist group, especially a labor union. [Middle English organisen, from Old French organiser, from Medieval Latin organizāre, from Latin organum, tool, instrument. See organ.] orʹgan·iz'er n.
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