A place that is frequented for holidays or recreation
“At one time, the town served as a resort for city dwellers, drawing an annual influx of summer visitors.”
An establishment providing accommodation for holidaymakers
“It's a luxurious resort at the southern end of town with a massive garden, unobstructed sea views, and a large swimming pool.”
A (possible) course of action that is resorted to
“As a last resort, but without much hope, he tried slightly different tactics.”
The use of something, typically in a difficult situation
“Matters in dispute between companions should be settled if possible without resort to legal proceedings.”
A place to hide, or to seek shelter or privacy
An undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity
The only remaining, often least desirable, option when all others have been excluded
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task
A person's or animal's natural or preferred environment
A chance or possibility for progress or profit
To turn to and adopt or use, typically to resolve a difficult situation
“If they eventually resort to traditional vampire behavior, it is only as a last resort since they are at the point of starvation.”
To lower one's moral standards (to do something reprehensible)
Reclassify
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
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