sorted

American  

[sawr-tid] / ˈsɔr tɪd /

adjective

Geology.

1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

2. (of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

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sorted British  

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

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adjective

1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

Other Word Forms

• well-sorted adjective

Etymology

Origin of sorted

First recorded in 1945–50; sort + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"Wheel your case through the airport but when it comes to boarding, simply take the wheels off, pop them in your pocket and know that you're sorted."

From BBC

“She can stay with me, at the Mutton. Just until we get things sorted.”

From Literature

“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

“Looking back, we think last year marked the turning of the corner in the Boeing recovery story, with stabilization in the operations and key portfolio items sorted,” he wrote.

From Barron's

“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