sort out

[phrasal verb]

sort (something) out or sort out (something)

a : to understand or find (something, such as a reason or a solution) by thinking搞清楚；弄明白

I'm trying to sort out [=find out, figure out] a way to do it.我正在努力想办法解决这个问题。

b : to find an answer or solution for (something)找到答案；找到解决办法

◊ If something sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without anyone having to do anything.自行化解

sort (someone) out or sort out (someone)

a : to solve the problems of (someone)解决（某人的）问题

They're still trying to sort their son out. [=trying to sort out their son's problems]他们仍在努力帮助儿子摆脱困境。
I just need a little more time to sort myself out.我只不过还需要多一点时间来解决自己的问题。

b British, informal : to deal with (someone who is causing problems) in a forceful way整治，对付，收拾（某人）

I told my brother they were bullying me, and he promised to sort them out (for me).我告诉哥哥他们欺负我，哥哥答应去收拾他们。

— see also ²sort 1 (above)

sort-out

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sort-out noun

sort-out

noun

Learner's definition of SORT-OUT

[singular] British

: an activity in which you make a room, closet, etc., neat and organized整理；清理