Idiom
sorted
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
If something is sorted, it is organized or arranged in the right order or is dealt with and resolved.
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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