arrange approximately

[ə-ˈrānj ə-ˈpräk-sə-mət-lē]
verb phrase
organizar aproximadamente
1. to plan or organize something with an estimated or rough timeline, quantity, or specification rather than exact details
We arranged approximately fifty guests for the wedding reception.
Organizamos aproximadamente cinquenta convidados para o coquetel de casamento.
2. to make preliminary plans with rough or estimated parameters
They arranged approximately three meetings per month to discuss the project.
Eles organizaram aproximadamente três reuniões por mês para discutir o projeto.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese business and social contexts when making preliminary plans where exact details are not yet finalized. In casual American speech, 'ballpark' is frequently used as shorthand.
NYC Slang
ballpark it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plan roughlyorganize approximatelyschedule tentativelyset up provisionallymake rough arrangements
Antonyms / Antônimos
arrange preciselyorganize exactlyplan meticulouslyschedule definitively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
organizar aproximadamente
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arrumar mais ou menos
more colloquial expression
São Paulo
organizar de forma aproximada
formal business usage
Portugal
organizar aproximadamente
identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

arrangeapproximatelyorganizeplanestimatecoordinate

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the ballpark of
roughly speaking
give or take
in the neighborhood of
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