Sort out Common

Sort out has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Verb

arrange or order by classes or categories

"How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

classify class sort assort sort out separate

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

"Could you clarify these remarks?"

"Clear up the question of who is at fault"

clear clear up shed light on crystallize crystallise crystalize crystalise straighten out sort out enlighten illuminate elucidate

punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"

discipline correct sort out

To clarify by reviewing mentally.

Example Sentences

"How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?" verb

"Could you clarify these remarks?" verb

"Clear up the question of who is at fault" verb

"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently" verb