sort out
Britishverb
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to find a solution to (a problem, etc), esp to make clear or tidy
it took a long time to sort out the mess
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to take or separate, as from a larger group
he sorted out the most likely ones
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to organize into an orderly and disciplined group
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informal to beat or punish
Example Sentences
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He was in a good mood, thanking Epstein, because he seemed to have helped sort out a problem for his ex-wife Sarah, over unpaid wages.
From BBC
“Things get sorted out and things make sense. This has opened up more doors for me and the people that I care about than money can buy.”
From Los Angeles Times
That changes filing status from head of household to single, and makes a huge difference, so we had to sort out why.
From MarketWatch
“Well…it’s late now and tomorrow’s a workday. How about you spend the night here and we’ll get this all sorted out in the morning.”
From Literature
Here’s help in sorting out what the expiration of the enhanced subsidies for insurance provided under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, means in the Golden State.
From Los Angeles Times
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