sort out
sort out /sɔːrt aʊt/
verb
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(
)
Arrange or order by classes or categories
(
assort
, sort
, class
, separate
, classify
, sort out
)
arrange or order by classes or categories
How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?
How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?
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(
)
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
(
clear up
, crystalise
[British] , crystalize
, crystallise
[British] , clear
, crystallize
, elucidate
, enlighten
, illuminate
, shed light on
, sort out
, straighten out
)
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Could you clarify these remarks?
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
Clear up the question of who is at fault
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Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
(
correct
, discipline
, sort out
)
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently