CEFR B2

resort

verb

Meaning

To make use of a resource, especially a desirable one, in order to deal with a difficult situation.

Examples

They had to resort to extreme measures to get the job done.
He threatened to resort to violence if his demands were not met.

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resort (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɔːrt/

Definition

To make use of a resource, especially a desirable one, in order to deal with a difficult situation.

Examples

They had to resort to extreme measures to get the job done.
He threatened to resort to violence if his demands were not met.
If the negotiations fail, we may have to resort to legal action.

How to Use resort

resort to (prepositional phrase): To use something as a means of achieving a goal, especially when other methods have failed. — "They had to resort to using a ladder to reach the roof."

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