sort out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To resolve or organize something

解决、整理
Solucionar, organizar
解決する、整理する
해결하다, 정리하다

To deal with a problem or put things in order.

处理问题或使事物有序。
Resolver un problema u ordenar las cosas.
問題に対処する、または物事を整理すること。
문제를 처리하거나 정돈하다.
Base verb: sort
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. We need to sort out this mess.
    我们需要解决这个乱局。
    Tenemos que solucionar este lío.
    この混乱を解決しないといけない。
    이 엉망진창을 해결해야 해.
  2. I'll sort it out.
    我来解决。
    Lo solucionaré yo.
    私が解決するよ。
    내가 해결할게.
  3. She sorted out the confusion.
    她消除了混乱。
    Aclaró la confusión.
    彼女は混乱を解消した。
    그녀는 혼란을 정리했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: problem-solving, organizing

Tone: determined

✓ Do Say

  • Let me sort it out
    让我来处理
    Dejadme solucionarlo
    私に任せて
    내가 해결할게

Origin & History

From organizing or sorting items.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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