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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
02
to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer
Transitive: to sort out a problem or difficulty
03
to give punishments or consequences to control and enforce obedience in a specific situation
Transitive: to sort out sb
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
sort out
v
Example
After the move, she spent the weekend sorting out her belongings in the new apartment.
He began to sort out the files on his computer to create a more efficient digital workspace.
The librarian decided to sort out the books on the shelves to make it easier for patrons to find them.
The professor carefully sorted out the sheep from the goats in the class by evaluating their performance on the exam.
If we keep dragging over the coals from yesterday's argument, we'll never sort out the future.
