sort out

phrasal-verb
UK: /sɔːt aʊt/
US: /sɔːrt aʊt/

  1. To organize or tidy something.

    1. I need to sort out my closet this weekend.
    2. Please sort out these files and put them in the correct folders.

  2. To resolve a problem or difficulty; find a solution.

    1. We need to sort out this problem quickly.
    2. I'm trying to sort out the best way to get to the airport.

  3. To separate things into different categories or groups.

    1. Can you sort out the clean clothes from the dirty ones?
    2. They sort out the recycling into paper, plastic, and glass.

  4. To choose or select something from a group.

    1. I'll sort out the best photos for the album.
    2. He needs to sort out his priorities before making a decision.

Synonyms

organize resolve classify choose arrange straighten

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sort out" in English means: To organize or tidy something., To resolve a problem or difficulty; find a solution., To separate things into different categories or groups., To choose or select something from a group..

The phonetic transcription of "sort out" is /sɔːt aʊt/ in British English and /sɔːrt aʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sort out": organize, resolve, classify, choose, arrange, straighten.

Example usage of "sort out": "I need to sort out my closet this weekend.". More examples on the page.