arrangement

Definition

  • noun: the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity
  • noun: the state of being 'arranged'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: preparation, settlement, transcription

Examples

  • “What were your sleeping 'arrangements'?” “I slept on the bed while he slept on the floor.”

  • Having my brother and his wife living nearby was an ideal 'arrangement' for our family.

  • The company made an 'arrangement with' the college to supply all of its computers.

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're on our way to Brooklyn. - I hope Mike can get us a good deal. - I'm sure he will. Sal, Tom, the boss says he'll come in a separate car, so you two go on ahead. - That screws up my arrangements. - That's what he said. I can't go either, Sal. Tell Mike it was only business. I always liked him. (..)
    1972 The Godfather
  • (..) But I have selfish reasons. My youngest son was forced to leave this country because of this Sollozzo business. And I have to make arrangements to bring him back here safely. Cleared of all these false charges. But I'm a superstitious man. If an unlucky accident should befall him, (..)
    1972 The Godfather