verb

sort

Translation

to arrange, to classify, to resolve

Can you sort these papers for me?

We need to sort out this problem.

to sort ((sth.)) to arrange something in order She sorted the books by author.

to sort ((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to arrange something into groups He sorted the mail into two piles.

to sort out ((sth.)) to deal with or resolve a problem I need to sort out my finances.

Synonyms: arrange, classify, organize, categorize

From Latin 'sors' (lot, fate, share). The verb's meaning evolved from assigning items to a specific 'lot' or group.

Think about using a 'sort' function on a computer to arrange files alphabetically.