To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language.
To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.
Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch.
To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
To choose from a number; to select; to cull.
To join or associate with others, especially with others of the same kind or species; to agree.
To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).
To attack physically.
If he comes nosing around here again I'll sort him!
Put into some order by sorting.
a sorted list of numbers
(usually with out) In good order, under control.
I have to get my life sorted.
In possession of a sufficient supply, especially of narcotics.
A general expression of approval.