ph.

1. 把…分类;整理
If you sort out a group of things, you separate them into different classes, groups, or places, for example so that you can do different things with them.

2. 解决(问题);理清(细节)
If you sort out a problem or the details of something, you do what is necessary to solve the problem or organize the details.

3. 教训;规劝;惩处
If you sort someone out, you make them realize that they have behaved wrongly, for example by talking to them or by punishing them.

4. 恢复正常;理清头绪;镇定下来
If you sort yourself out, you organize yourself or calm yourself so that you can act effectively and reasonably.

1. make free from confusion or ambiguity
make clear

e.g. Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault

Synonym: clearclear upshed light oncrystallizecrystallisecrystalizecrystalisestraighten outenlightenilluminateelucidate

2. arrange or order by classes or categories

e.g. How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?

Synonym: classifyclasssortassortseparate

3. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

e.g. The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

Synonym: disciplinecorrect