Meaning of the word "straighten out" in English

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

straighten out

US /ˈstreɪtən aʊt/
UK /ˈstreɪtən aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to make something tidy or organized

Example:
I need to straighten out my desk before I can start working.
Can you help me straighten out these papers?
2.

to resolve a problem or misunderstanding

Example:
We need to meet and straighten out this issue.
I hope we can straighten out our differences.