noun
- a place where people go for vacation or recreation, typically offering accommodations and entertainment
- the action of turning to something as a strategy or course of action, especially as a last option
verb
- to turn to something as a strategy or course of action, typically when other options have failed
Examples
- We stayed at a beach resort in Hawaii for our honeymoon.
- The ski resort was crowded during the holiday weekend.
- Violence should never be the first resort in solving conflicts.
- As a last resort, we decided to call for professional help.
- When the power went out, we had to resort to using candles.
- The company will resort to layoffs if sales don’t improve.
- She didn’t want to resort to borrowing money from her parents.