Meaning
resolve, organize, fix
Primary Function
transitive phrasal verb of resolution/arrangement
Communicative Purpose
dealing with problems, organizing things, clarifying
Pattern
sort out
Core Structure
sort out
Função primária
transitive phrasal verb of resolution/arrangement
Propósito comunicativo
dealing with problems, organizing things, clarifying
Situações de gatilho
mess, misunderstandings, planning, IT issues
Contextos
everyday, professional
Padrão
sort out
Estrutura central
sort out
Slots de substituição
object (the issue, paperwork, misunderstanding, logistics)
Colocados típicos
- once and for all
- try to
- need to
Substituições comuns
- resolve
- organize
- straighten out
- fix
Erros comuns
using ‘sorted’ alone for resolution (*I sorted the problem – better ‘sorted out’)
Similar / contraste
work out (solve mentally), figure out, iron out (remove wrinkles)
Interferências
‘sort out’ requires ‘out’; without it’s physical sorting into categories
Família do chunk
- sort-out (noun
- decluttering)
Nuance
slightly informal but common in business contexts; ‘sort someone out’ can mean punish or help
Efeito pragmático
proactive, can-do
Dica de memória
“I’ll sort it out don’t worry.”
Nota
This phrasal verb is commonly used to express fixing or resolving issues, often with a proactive approach. The 'out' particle is essential and should not be omitted. It can be used in both everyday and professional contexts, but may sound too casual in very formal settings.
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