Sort out

verb

To organize things properly or solve problems.

You need to sort out your sleeping schedule.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To organize things properly or solve problems

Often appears as...

  • sort out the problem
  • sort out the differences
verb

To separate things from a group.

Let's sort out the clothes that are too small.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To separate things from a group

Often appears as...

  • sort out the clothes
  • sort out the papers
verb

To deal with a problem or dispute.

The manager sorted out the issue between the staff members.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To deal with a problem or dispute

Often appears as...

  • sort out the dispute
  • sort out the misunderstanding

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To punish or confront someone over their wrongdoings.

I'll sort out the person who broke the vase.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To punish or confront someone over their wrongdoings

Often appears as...

  • sort out the culprit
  • sort out the offender

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To organize things properly or solve problems.

You need to sort out your sleeping schedule.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To organize things properly or solve problems

Often appears as...

  • sort out the problem
  • sort out the differences
verb

To separate things from a group.

Let's sort out the clothes that are too small.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To separate things from a group

Often appears as...

  • sort out the clothes
  • sort out the papers
verb

To deal with a problem or dispute.

The manager sorted out the issue between the staff members.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To deal with a problem or dispute

Often appears as...

  • sort out the dispute
  • sort out the misunderstanding

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To punish or confront someone over their wrongdoings.

I'll sort out the person who broke the vase.
Visual representation of "sort out" - To punish or confront someone over their wrongdoings

Often appears as...

  • sort out the culprit
  • sort out the offender

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 4
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Prioritize Tasks

Used when organizing tasks by importance or when planning steps to solve a problem.

Illustration for Prioritize Tasks
We'll need to sort out the agenda by priority.
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Problem Solutions

Implies taking actions to find a solution rather than just discussing the problem.

Illustration for Problem Solutions
You should sort out your travel arrangements soon.
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