1. (v. t.) To put in proper order\; to dispose (persons, or parts) in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose; as, troops arranged for battle.

2. (v. t.) To adjust or settle; to prepare; to determine; as, to arrange the preliminaries of an undertaking.

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