1. turning to something as a means of achieving something, especially when other methods have failed
Usage: present participle of ‘resort’

Examples

• The company is resorting to layoffs to cut costs.
• She’s resorting to desperate measures to save her business.
• After failing the test twice, he’s resorting to hiring a tutor.
• The government is resorting to emergency powers during the crisis.
• They’re resorting to violence to solve their disputes.
• The team is resorting to unconventional strategies to win.