Meaning of the word "Sort through" in English

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

Sort through

US /sɔrt θru/
UK /sɔːt θruː/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to examine a collection of things carefully in order to arrange them or find something

Example:
I need to sort through these old documents to find the birth certificate.
She spent the afternoon sorting through her clothes.
2.

to deal with a problem or difficult situation successfully

Example:
We need to sort through these issues before the meeting.
It took them a while to sort through their differences.