retrieve-and-arrange

verb

UK /rɪˈtriːv ənd əˈreɪndʒ/

US /rɪˈtriːv ənd əˈreɪndʒ/

To go get things and put them in order.

Please retrieve-and-arrange the books on the shelf before class starts.

SYNONYMS

gather-and-organize collect-and-sort fetch-and-set-up assemble-and-order

RELATED WORDS

retrieval arrangement organization collection sorting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To find information and put it into a clear order.

The librarian helped us retrieve-and-arrange the facts for our project.

3. To pick up items and place them where they belong.

After the game, the kids retrieve-and-arrange the toys in the bins.

4. To bring back materials and lay them out neatly.

The teacher will retrieve-and-arrange the art supplies for the next activity.