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arrangement

 noun
     
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ar‧range‧ment S2 W2
1

plan

[countable usually plural] plans and preparations that you must make so that something can happen
arrangement for
I've agreed to help with arrangements for the party.
The family are making arrangements for his funeral.
Special arrangements can be made for guests with disabilities.
The hotel was full so we had to make alternative arrangements.
travel arrangements
2

agreement

[uncountable and countable] something that has been organized or agreed on [= agreement]
arrangement between
An arrangement between the two couples ensured there was always someone to look after the children.
arrangement with
The school has an arrangement with local businesses.
an arrangement to do something
Maxine cancelled our arrangement to meet.
come to an/some arrangement (with somebody) (=make an agreement that is acceptable to everyone)
It would usually cost $500, but I'm sure we can come to some kind of arrangement.
Pets are permitted at the resort by prior arrangement.
3

way something is organized

[countable usually plural] the way in which something is organized:
The airport is currently reviewing its security arrangements.
domestic arrangements
4

position

[uncountable and countable] a group of things that are put in a particular position, or the process of doing this
arrangement of
the traditional arrangement of desks in rows
a beautiful flower arrangement
5

music

[countable]APM a piece of music that has been written or changed for a particular instrument:
a piano arrangement of an old folk song
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