disorganize
/dis'ɔ:gənaiz/ Cách viết khác : (disorganise) /dis'ɔ:gənaiz/
Definition
- Verb:
- To disrupt or destroy the orderly structure, arrangement, or functioning of something; to make something less organized or efficient.
- To remove the organization from a system, group, or plan.
Usage
- The verb "disorganize" describes the action of causing disorder. It is typically used with a direct object (a transitive verb). The past tense and past participle form is "disorganized." It is often used in contexts related to systems, plans, events, or groups.
Examples
- Verb:
- The sudden resignation of the manager will disorganize the entire department.
- Please do not disorganize the files on my desk; I have them in a specific order.
- The protest aimed to disorganize the enemy's supply lines.
- A last-minute change in the schedule completely disorganized our plans.
Advanced Usage
- "to disorganize oneself": (Reflexive use, less common) To cause oneself to become disordered or less efficient.
- By taking on too many projects, he managed to disorganize himself completely.
Variants and Related Words
- Disorganized (adj): Lacking order or organization; messy or inefficient.
- His desk is always disorganized.
- Disorganization (n): The state of being disorganized; a lack of order.
- The disorganization of the event led to many complaints.
- Reorganize (v): To organize again or in a new way. (Antonymic action)
- After the merger, the company will reorganize its divisions.
Synonyms
- Disrupt: To interrupt and cause disorder.
- Upset: To disturb the normal state or functioning.
- Derange: To disturb the order or arrangement; to throw into confusion.
- Jumble: To mix in a confused or disordered manner.
Antonyms
- Organize: To arrange in a structured order.
- Systematize: To arrange according to a system.
- Order: To arrange methodically.
Related Phrases
- To throw into disarray: An idiomatic phrase meaning to cause great disorder.
- The news threw the stock market into disarray.
Verb
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remove the organization from
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