sort out sort out /sɔːrt aʊt/

verb

1. () Arrange or order by classes or categories  ( assort , sort , class , classify , separate , 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?
   
2. () Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear  ( clear up , crystalise [British] , crystalize , clear , crystallise [British] , crystallize , elucidate , enlighten , straighten out , illuminate , shed light on , sort 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
   
3. 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