Idiom
sorted
If something is sorted, it is organized or arranged in the right order or is dealt with and resolved.
Meanings
Organized or arranged in a neat, correct, or useful order.
Fixed, resolved, or taken care of so it is no longer a problem.
Definition
In British English, sorted commonly means “organized” or “arranged properly,” especially after tidying or planning. It can also mean “fixed” or “taken care of,” as in solving a problem or making arrangements. In informal speech, it is often used to reassure someone that everything is under control.
Examples
- Don’t worry about the tickets—I’ve got it sorted.
- Once you’ve got the paperwork sorted, the rest is easy.
- We need the seating plan sorted before guests arrive.
- My internet is finally sorted after the engineer visited.
- If you can’t get the printer sorted, we’ll use the other one.
Common mistake
Learners often use sorted only to mean “arranged in order” and miss the common British meaning “fixed/resolved,” especially in phrases like “get it sorted.”
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