organize randomly
[/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz ˈrændəmli/]
verb phrase
organizar aleatoriamente
1. to arrange or put in order in a way that lacks systematic planning or predictable pattern
The teacher decided to organize randomly the student groups for the project.
A professora decidiu organizar aleatoriamente os grupos de alunos para o projeto.
2. to structure something without a clear method or intentional design
We organized randomly the files in the archive, which made it difficult to find anything later.
Organizamos aleatoriamente os arquivos no acervo, o que tornou difícil encontrar qualquer coisa depois.
3. to coordinate or arrange in a haphazard or unsystematic manner
The event was organized randomly, resulting in scheduling conflicts.
O evento foi organizado aleatoriamente, resultando em conflitos de agendamento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'organize randomly' often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting inefficiency or lack of planning. In Brazilian Portuguese, the informal variation 'na gambiarra' reflects a cultural acceptance of improvised solutions, while in more formal contexts 'organizar aleatoriamente' is preferred for academic or professional settings.
NYC Slang
throw it together any which way
Related Idioms & Phrases
organize in a haphazard manner
put things together willy-nilly
throw together without method
organize on the fly
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