sort ~ out — to organize or arrange things in order; to resolve or solve a problem
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to organize or arrange things in order; to resolve or solve a problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɔːrt aʊt/
Korean meaning: 정리하다, 분류하다; 해결하다
Korean pronunciation: **소**트 **아**웃
Example Sentences
- My dad tried to sort out his tools, but ended up making an even bigger mess.
- We need to sort out who's bringing what to the party.
- She sorted out her closet and found clothes from 10 years ago that still had price tags on them.
sort ~ out
NOUN//sɔːrt aʊt//
to organize or arrange things in order; to resolve or solve a problem
to organize or arrange things in order; to resolve or solve a problem
Sort out the court, then start the sport!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
sort는 라틴어 'sors(운명, 종류)'에서 유래되었고, out은 '밖으로'라는 의미로, 함께 쓰여 '종류별로 나누어 밖으로 꺼내어 정리한다'는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad tried to sort out his tools, but ended up making an even bigger mess.”
“We need to sort out who's bringing what to the party.”
“She sorted out her closet and found clothes from 10 years ago that still had price tags on them.”
“Let's sit down and sort out our disagreement calmly.”
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