resort
n. · v.-
1 holiday destination (n.) B1 Intermediatea place where many people go for a holiday to relax and have fun.
a place frequented for holidays or recreation, typically featuring integrated lodging, dining, and entertainment facilities.
ExampleWe stayed at a beautiful ski resort in the mountains last winter.
ExampleThe coastal resort has seen a significant increase in international visitors since the completion of the new regional airport.
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2 a final option (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe person or thing you turn to when you have no other choices left.
the use of something as a final available option or source of help in a difficult situation.
ExampleSurgery is usually a last resort after other treatments have failed.
ExampleThe central bank viewed the emergency loan as a last resort to prevent a total collapse of the national currency.
UsageCommonly used in the phrase 'as a last resort'.
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3 to use as a last option (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto do something because you are in a difficult situation and have no other choice.
to adopt a course of action, often an undesirable one, because no other options remain viable.
ExampleThe students had to resort to using old textbooks when the internet went down.
ExampleThe protesters eventually resorted to civil disobedience after their formal petitions were repeatedly ignored by the local council.
UsageIntransitive verb that almost always takes the preposition 'to'.
- turn to
- fall back on
From Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir (“to fall back, return, resort, have recourse, appeal”), back-formation from sortir (“to go out”).
From re- + sort.
From French ressort.