Sorting out: meaning, definitions and examples
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sorting out
[ ˈsɔːrtɪŋ ˈaʊt ]
separating things or finding a solution
To organize or resolve a situation, often by separating things that are mixed up or finding a solution to a problem.
Synonyms
arrange, clarify, organize, resolve, tidy up
Examples of usage
- Let's start sorting out these papers on the desk.
- They need to sort out their differences and work together.
- I'm trying to sort out my schedule for next week.
- We need to sort out this issue before it gets worse.
- Can you help me sort out this mess?
Translations
Translations of the word "sorting out" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resolvendo
🇮🇳 समझाना
- सुलझाना
- क्रमबद्ध करना
🇩🇪 klären
🇮🇩 menyelesaikan
🇺🇦 розбиратися
🇵🇱 rozwiązywanie
🇯🇵 解決する
🇫🇷 résoudre
🇪🇸 resolver
🇹🇷 çözmek
🇰🇷 해결하다
🇸🇦 حل
🇨🇿 vyřešení
🇸🇰 riešenie
🇨🇳 解决
🇸🇮 reševanje
🇮🇸 leysa
🇰🇿 шешу
🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტა
🇦🇿 həll etmək
🇲🇽 resolver
Word origin
The phrasal verb 'sorting out' originates from the combination of the verb 'sort' and the preposition 'out'. The verb 'sort' has Old French and Latin roots, meaning 'to arrange things in a particular order'. The preposition 'out' adds the sense of separation or resolution. As a result, 'sorting out' has been commonly used in English to describe the action of organizing or resolving a situation.