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To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.

Example: Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language.

To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.

Example: 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.

Put into some order by sorting.

Example: a sorted list of numbers

(usually with out) In good order, under control.

Example: I have to get my life sorted.

In possession of a sufficient supply, especially of narcotics.

A general expression of approval.