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
- 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.
- I'll sort it out. 我来解决。Lo solucionaré yo.私が解決するよ。내가 해결할게.
- 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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