Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 ORGANIZE NP2[product]
NOTE: Use: establish an organization by bringing animate beings together in a structured group.
Examples:
Mary organized a book club last year.
They tried to organize a union for the teaching assistants.
Fire ants have organized a colony along the edge of my walkway.
He organized a company to manufacture and market the typewriter about 25 years ago.
These dogs were organized into a pack, led by a huge Alsatian.
NATO was organized as an alliance of democratic states in Europe and North America.
Mappings:
PropBank: organize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 6
Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 ORGANIZE NP2[product]
NOTE: product is a social entity
Examples:
The gold miners organized a strike Monday, demanding to increase wages.
They worked late into the night to organize the new ad campaign.
We think these men organized both embassy bombings.
He single handedly masterminded and organized the defence against the attack.
They organized a meeting between the teachers and students.
Did you know it took her a entire year to organize the show?
The teacher organized a mock presidential debate for his social studies class.
Mappings:
PropBank: organize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 5
Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 ORGANIZE NP2[theme]
NOTE: Use: Usually this sense also refers to arranging components of something according to a particular set of rules or ideas in a way that creates a particular structure.
Examples:
The books were organized on the shelves according to their size.
She organizes her wardrobe into three groups: shirts, pants, and dresses.
Such a mess! I can't begin to organize the files in these drawers.
She organized her thoughts before speaking.
This society is organized along democratic lines.
If only Jim could get organized!
The Committee shall organize itself such that it can meet its responsibilities.
Mappings:
PropBank: organize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4