resort

[ ri-zawrt ]

/ rɪˈzɔrt /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR resort ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used without object)

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

to go, especially frequently or customarily: a beach to which many people resort.

noun

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.

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

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.

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

Origin of resort

1325–75; (v.) Middle English resorten<Old French resortir, equivalent to re-re- + sortir to go out, leave, escape, perhaps ultimately <Latin sortīrī to draw lots, though sense development unclear; (noun) Middle English <Old French ressort, derivative of ressortir

OTHER WORDS FROM resort

pre·re·sort, verb (used without object)

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH resort

re-sort, resort

Definition for resort (2 of 2)

re-sort

[ ree-sawrt ]

/ riˈsɔrt /

verb (used with object)

to sort or arrange (cards, papers, etc.) again.

Origin of re-sort

First recorded in 1885–90; re- + sort

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH re-sort

re-sort , resort

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Example sentences from the Web for resort

Why had teachers at Jamaica High School resorted to overusing 911 for common classroom disruptions?
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The document said Wright was condescending and had “resorted to name-calling,” though no examples were offered.
Two Texas Regulators Tried to Enforce the Rules. They Were Fired.|David Hasemyer, InsideClimate News|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many have been victims of crime but they have not resorted to sleeping with firearms under their pillows.
Will Oscar Pistorius Still Get Jail Time?|Kelly Berold|September 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, miserably, he resorted to the autocue, and even this he turned into a disaster.
Justin Bieber's Abs Cannot Save Him|Tim Teeman|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

[Laughs] Brienne resorted to the same technique—or lack thereof—with Jaime on the bridge.
Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie on Brienne of Tarth’s Epic S4 Finale Showdown with The Hound|Marlow Stern|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The vilest means were often resorted to by these sheets to obtain their end.
The Railroad Question|William Larrabee
As many as forty thousand persons are said to have resorted to the services during Cavalier's sojourn at Calvisson.
The Huguenots in France|Samuel Smiles.
During the 17th century the trades were in high repute in England, and to them resorted many younger sons of the gentry.
Patrician and Plebeian|Thomas J. Wertenbaker
He resorted to every honorable and safe expedient in order to avert failure.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2)|George Washington Williams
Neither hammering nor heating is to be resorted to for this purpose.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.|Bureau of Ordnance, USN

British Dictionary definitions for resort (1 of 2)

resort

/ (rɪˈzɔːt) /

verb (intr)

(usually foll by to) to have recourse (to) for help, use, etcto resort to violence

to go, esp often or habitually; repairto resort to the beach

noun

a place to which many people go for recreation, rest, etca holiday resort

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

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

last resort the last possible course of action open to one

Derived forms of resort

resorter, noun

Word Origin for resort

C14: from Old French resortir to come out again, from re- + sortir to emerge

British Dictionary definitions for resort (2 of 2)

re-sort

/ (riːˈsɔːt) /

verb

(tr) to sort again

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Idioms and Phrases with resort

resort

see last resort.

单词	resort
释义	resort [ ri-zawrt ] / rɪˈzɔrt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR resort ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource: to resort to war. to go, especially frequently or customarily: a beach to which many people resort. noun 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. habitual or general going, as to a place or person. 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. a person or thing resorted to for aid, satisfaction, service, etc. Origin of resort 1325–75; (v.) Middle English resorten<Old French resortir, equivalent to re-re- + sortir to go out, leave, escape, perhaps ultimately <Latin sortīrī to draw lots, though sense development unclear; (noun) Middle English <Old French ressort, derivative of ressortir OTHER WORDS FROM resort pre·re·sort, verb (used without object) WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH resort re-sort, resort Definition for resort (2 of 2) re-sort [ ree-sawrt ] / riˈsɔrt / verb (used with object) to sort or arrange (cards, papers, etc.) again. Origin of re-sort First recorded in 1885–90; re- + sort WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH re-sort re-sort , resort Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for resort Why had teachers at Jamaica High School resorted to overusing 911 for common classroom disruptions? Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans\|Philip K. Howard\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The document said Wright was condescending and had “resorted to name-calling,” though no examples were offered. Two Texas Regulators Tried to Enforce the Rules. They Were Fired.\|David Hasemyer, InsideClimate News\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Many have been victims of crime but they have not resorted to sleeping with firearms under their pillows. Will Oscar Pistorius Still Get Jail Time?\|Kelly Berold\|September 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So, miserably, he resorted to the autocue, and even this he turned into a disaster. Justin Bieber's Abs Cannot Save Him\|Tim Teeman\|September 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST [Laughs] Brienne resorted to the same technique—or lack thereof—with Jaime on the bridge. Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie on Brienne of Tarth’s Epic S4 Finale Showdown with The Hound\|Marlow Stern\|June 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The vilest means were often resorted to by these sheets to obtain their end. The Railroad Question\|William Larrabee As many as forty thousand persons are said to have resorted to the services during Cavalier's sojourn at Calvisson. The Huguenots in France\|Samuel Smiles. During the 17th century the trades were in high repute in England, and to them resorted many younger sons of the gentry. Patrician and Plebeian\|Thomas J. Wertenbaker He resorted to every honorable and safe expedient in order to avert failure. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2)\|George Washington Williams Neither hammering nor heating is to be resorted to for this purpose. Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.\|Bureau of Ordnance, USN British Dictionary definitions for resort (1 of 2) resort / (rɪˈzɔːt) / verb (intr) (usually foll by to) to have recourse (to) for help, use, etcto resort to violence to go, esp often or habitually; repairto resort to the beach noun a place to which many people go for recreation, rest, etca holiday resort the use of something as a means, help, or recourse the act of going to a place, esp for recreation, rest, etc last resort the last possible course of action open to one Derived forms of resort resorter, noun Word Origin for resort C14: from Old French resortir to come out again, from re- + sortir to emerge British Dictionary definitions for resort (2 of 2) re-sort / (riːˈsɔːt) / verb (tr) to sort again 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 Idioms and Phrases with resort resort see last resort. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to resort camp, hideaway, harbor, spot, motel, hotel, park, inn, lodge, retreat, hangout, spring, nest, haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, spa, hideout, haven, refuge
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resort

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verb (used with object)

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verb (intr)

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