Meaning of the word "sort out" in English

What does "sort out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sort out

US /sɔːrt aʊt/

UK /sɔːrt aʊt/

to successfully deal with a problem or a difficult situation

Example:

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We need to sort out this mess before the boss arrives.

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Don't worry, I'll sort everything out.

Synonym:

resolve settle fix handle manage

to arrange things in a particular order or to separate them into groups

Example:

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Can you help me sort out these documents by date?

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She spent the afternoon sorting out her old clothes for donation.

Synonym:

arrange categorize classify organize separate

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