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resort

[ri-zawrt]

verb (used without object)

  1. to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource.

    to resort to war.

  2. to go, especially frequently or customarily.

    a beach to which many people resort.



noun

  1. a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers.

    a popular winter resort.

  2. habitual or general going, as to a place or person.

  3. use of or appeal to some person or thing for aid, satisfaction, service, etc.; resource.

    to have resort to force;

    a court of last resort.

  4. a person or thing resorted to for aid, satisfaction, service, etc.

resort

/ ɪˈɔː /

verb

  1. (usually foll by to) to have recourse (to) for help, use, etc

    to resort to violence

  2. to go, esp often or habitually; repair

    to resort to the beach

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a place to which many people go for recreation, rest, etc

    a holiday resort

  2. the use of something as a means, help, or recourse

  3. the act of going to a place, esp for recreation, rest, etc

  4. the last possible course of action open to one

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • preresort verb (used without object)
  • ˈǰٱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of resort1

First recorded in 1325–75; (for the verb) Middle English resorten, from Old French resortir, from re- re- + sortir “to go out, leave, escape” (perhaps ultimately from Latin ǰīī “to draw lots”); noun derivative of the verb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of resort1

C14: from Old French resortir to come out again, from re- + sortir to emerge
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In both countries there is a demand for solutions and for a greater focus on young people who resort to such violence.

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Organizers have also resorted to dynamic pricing for some games while free tickets are being offered for others.

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"In that sense, it was unsurprising but utterly unacceptable that there should be any resort to violence."

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The Flamingo Land resort in North Yorkshire has been operating since 1959, initially as a zoo.

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The Trinity Alps is home to several campgrounds, resorts and limitless backcountry camping spots.

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