work out
Definition
1. To calculate.
2. To make sense of.
3. To extract gradually.
4. To succeed.
5. To habitually exercise rigorously, especially by lifting weights, in order to increase strength or muscle mass or maintain fitness.Example
1. I can’t you work out this mathematical operation.
2. I can’t work these instructions out.
3. He worked the bee sting out of his hand.
4. Our project worked out perfectly well.
5. You look great! Do you work out?
To get into to good shape, you have to workout, which basically means physical training or to exercise.
To sort out something (or sort something out) is to organize or arrange things which are untidy.
Examples of use:
1. My bookcase is in a mess. I need to sort out my books.
2. Your room is very untidy. Sort out your clothes and put them in your cupboard, please.
To sort out something (or sort something out) is also to resolve a problem or misunderstanding.