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

  • (..) That's a dangerous trick, that one. We'll have to whitewash the windows, confound the more curious members of the public, but it will do. - We should see about an assistant. - I've made some arrangements. You settled on a name? Yes, I have. The Great Danton. It's a bit old-fashioned, isn't it? (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) Do you think I could talk to Lord Caldlow in person? Out of the question, I'm afraid. Of course, I suppose if, in the course of your delivery arrangements, your paths were to cross, I can't stop you speaking your mind. Thank you. - Still here, Borden? - For now. (..)
    2006 The Prestige
  • (..) That's a dangerous trick, that one. We'll have to whitewash the windows, confound the more curious members of the public, but it will do. - We should see about an assistant. - I've made some arrangements. You settled on a name? Yes, I have. The Great Danton. It's a bit old-fashioned, isn't it? (..)
    2006 The Prestige