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sort2 S1 [transitive]
1 to put things in a particular order or arrange them in groups according to size, type etc : 
The eggs are sorted according to size.
The eggs are sorted according to size. sort something into something Let's sort all the clothes into piles. All the names on the list have been sorted into alphabetical order.
Let's sort all the clothes into piles.All the names on the list have been sorted into alphabetical order.2 British English spoken to deal with a situation so that all the problems are solved and everything is organized [↪ sorted]: Right, I'll leave this for Roger and Terry to sort, then.
Right, I'll leave this for Roger and Terry to sort, then.sort something/somebody ↔ out
phrasal verb1 to arrange or organize something that is mixed up or untidy, so that it is ready to be used : We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away.
We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away.2 to separate one type of thing from another : I've sorted out the papers that can be thrown away.
I've sorted out the papers that can be thrown away.3 especially British English to successfully deal with a problem or difficult situation :
sort yourself out/get yourself sorted out (=deal with all your problems) I'm staying with a friend until I manage to sort myself out.
I'm staying with a friend until I manage to sort myself out.4 especially British English to succeed in making arrangements for something : Have you sorted out where you're going to live yet? She is trying to sort out childcare.
Have you sorted out where you're going to live yet?She is trying to sort out childcare.5 if something sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without you having to do anything : Our financial problems should sort themselves out in a week or two.
sort itself out
British EnglishOur financial problems should sort themselves out in a week or two.6 British English informal to stop someone from causing problems or annoying you, especially by attacking or punishing them : If he bothers you again, I'll sort him out.
If he bothers you again, I'll sort him out.sort through something
phrasal verbVicky sat down and sorted through the files.