resort to — to use something as a last option when other methods have failed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to use something as a last option when other methods have failed
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɔːrt tuː/
Korean meaning: 최후의 수단으로 ~에 의지하다, ~에 호소하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**조**트 투
Example Sentences
- When my alarm didn't work, I had to resort to asking my cat to wake me up.
- The company will resort to layoffs if sales don't improve.
- After trying every diet, she finally resorted to hiding vegetables in desserts.
resort to
NOUN//rɪˈzɔːrt tuː//
to use something as a last option when other methods have failed
With no tools left, the climber must resort to using bare hands to pull himself up.
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When forced to resort to final measures, she must report to her editor and seek support to reveal the truth!
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From Old French 'resort' meaning 'to go back' or 'to return', derived from Latin 'resortire' (re- meaning 'back' + sortire meaning 'to go out'). The phrase developed the figurative meaning of returning to something as a final option.
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“When my alarm didn't work, I had to resort to asking my cat to wake me up.”
“The company will resort to layoffs if sales don't improve.”
“After trying every diet, she finally resorted to hiding vegetables in desserts.”
“We should not resort to cheating even when the test is difficult.”
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