resort · noun C /rɪˈzɔːrt/
resort
B1 a place where many people go on vacation or for an activity they enjoy
Dictionary examples:
a beach resort
a ski resort
Learner example:
We stayed one week in a chalet near the ski resort. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Korean)
a last resort
C2 something that you do because everything else has failed
Dictionary example:
As a last resort, we could ask your mother to help.
Learner example:
As a last resort and a solution for those that don't admire books, I would recommend b[u]ying a comic [in] which you see more pictures than words. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
resort · phrasal verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/
resort to sth/doing sth
C2 to do something in order to achieve what you want, because it is the only thing you can do to achieve it
Dictionary example:
I had to resort to threats to get my money back.
Learner example:
This is caused by a person's basic need for food: If someone can't get enough to eat he might have to resort to stealing. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
