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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
Usual place of activity
An undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
A resort or vacationland, often a beach resort, offering leisure activities and relaxation
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)
To rearrange or reclassify by assigning to a different category or class
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
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