sort out

verb

1. to find a solution to (a problem, etc), esp to make clear or tidy

   it took a long time to sort out the mess

2. to take or separate, as from a larger group

   he sorted out the most likely ones

3. to organize into an orderly and disciplined group
4. informal.
   to beat or punish

Example Sentences

"It needs to be sorted out now," Burnham added.

From BBC

"I don't have that long left. I might be dead by the time it's sorted out," the 66-year-old, from Devon, says.

From BBC

The court agreed to hold off any decisions until today while all parties sorted out the historic implications of his re-election.

From BBC

And few in government would deny that Sir Keir’s mission to sort out the NHS is hampered by a lack of action.

From BBC

He asked command staff to check with the water providers and sort out any problems.

From Los Angeles Times

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