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/
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
💡 Concept
to organize or arrange things in order; to resolve or solve a problem
🎵 Rhyme
Sort out the court, then start the sport!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/sɔːrt aʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/sɔːt aʊt/
🌳Etymology
Rootsort
Suffix-out
🎵Rhyme
court outsport outport out
court out
sport out
port out
🔗Collocations
sort out problems
sort out differences
sort out finances
sort out paperwork
sort out details
sort out the mess
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
organizearrangeresolvefixsettle
Antonyms
mess updisorganizecomplicate
Related
sortfigure outwork outclean up
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