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In good order, under control
“This talisman opened all doors, even those in the despatching-caisson at the foot of the tower, where they were delivering the sorted Continental mail.”
Having been placed or sorted in a category or categories
Restored to working order
In good order
Past tense for to arrange systematically into groups
“Most children will sort them by size and color. However, some may sort them according to the patterns printed on top, and some may sort them according to texture.”
Past tense for to pick or select from a larger group
“An effort is ongoing to apply automation to the process to help sort the wheat from the chaff.”
Past tense for to fix a problem, to handle a task
“Either way we need to sort out poverty and sustainability together or neither will be sorted.”
Past tense for to be consistent or in agreement with
“Although this seems formulaic, it does sort with the external record.”
Past tense for to associate or keep company with
“He doesn't appear overly fussy about the people he chooses to sort with.”
Past tense for to sort, separate or isolate from the rest
Past tense for to sort or rearrange (a jumbled collection) into the right order
Past tense for to mend or repair something that is broken or not functioning
Past tense for to make more tidy or attractive in appearance
Past tense for to untangle or arrange (the hair) by drawing a comb through it
Past tense for to modify, especially so as to better fit a given purpose or circumstance
(computing) Past tense for to manipulate data or information with a computer or software
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