Sort out Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɔɹt/ /ˈaʊt
SORT-owt
sˈɔːt/ /ˈaʊt
SAWT-owt
Definition
To deal with a problem, organize something, or make something clear. It can mean fixing a situation or arranging things in order.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both British and American English, mostly informal. 'Sort out' can refer to problem-solving ('sort out the issue'), organizing physical items ('sort out the closet'), or fixing misunderstandings. Not the same as just 'sort', which means to categorize but not necessarily solve.
Spanish: resolver - organizar - aclararPortuguese (BR): resolver - organizar - esclarecerPortuguese (PT): resolver - organizar - esclarecerChinese (Simplified): 解决 - 整理 - 弄清楚Chinese (Traditional): 解決 - 整理 - 弄清楚Hindi: सुलझाना - व्यवस्थित करनाArabic: يحلّ - ينظّم - يرتّبBengali: সমাধান করা - গুছিয়ে ফেলা - পরিষ্কার করাRussian: решить - уладить - разобратьсяJapanese: 解決する - 整理するVietnamese: giải quyết - sắp xếp - làm rõKorean: 해결하다 - 정리하다Turkish: halletmek - düzene sokmakUrdu: حل کرنا - ترتیب دیناIndonesian: mengatasi - membereskan - mengatur
Example Sentences
I need to sort out my clothes this weekend.
basic
Can you help me sort out this problem?
basic
They will sort out the details tomorrow.
basic
I finally sorted out my visa issues after many calls.
natural
Let’s sort out who’s bringing what for the party.
natural
She’s still trying to sort out her feelings about the breakup.
natural