Resort (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have recourse to; "The government resorted to rationing meat".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She had to resort to begging after losing her job and exhausting her savings.
- As the water supply dwindled, the villagers resorted to collecting rainwater for drinking.
- The company resorted to outsourcing their manufacturing process due to increased production costs.
- During the economic crisis, many individuals resorted to selling their assets at a loss.
- The desperate hikers resorted to starting a fire to stay warm and signal for help.
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Meaning 2
Move, travel, or proceed toward some place; "He repaired to his cabin in the woods".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She resorted to a secluded island to escape the chaos of the city.
- After a long day, he resorted to his favorite coffee shop to unwind.
- As a child, she would resort to the park for playtime during the summer.
- Every summer, the family would resort to their lake house for vacation.
- During the winter, many people resort to warmer climates to escape the cold.