sort out

verb

1. to find a solution to (a problem, etc), esp to make clear or tidy

   it took a long time to sort out the mess

2. to take or separate, as from a larger group

   he sorted out the most likely ones

3. to organize into an orderly and disciplined group

4. informal,  to beat or punish

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