make out or sort out

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chance22

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I use the expression "sort out a situation". Then in the following sentence, can I use "make out" to replace "sort out"?
The board sent him over to sort out the situation.
What about make out the situation?
 

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Click on Reference near the top of the page, then Phrasal Verbs. Search for 'make out' and 'sort out'.
 
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