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to sort out
[phrase form: sort]
01
to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way
Transitive: to sort out items
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
separable
present tense
sort out
3rd person singular
sorts out
past simple
sorted out
past participle
sorted out
Examples
After the move, she spent the weekend sorting out her belongings in the new apartment.
02
to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer
Transitive: to sort out a problem or difficulty
Examples
She offered guidance on how to sort the issue out, providing a step-by-step solution.
03
to give punishments or consequences to control and enforce obedience in a specific situation
Transitive: to sort out sb
Examples
The manager sought to sort out the team members who violated company policies by implementing consequences.
04
to organize a space by putting things in their proper places and getting rid of any unnecessary items
Transitive: to sort out a space
Examples
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter, she decided to spend the weekend sorting out her bedroom.
