resort

UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/

Translations

resortnoun
resorts
pl
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
We spent our vacation at a beautiful beach resort.
Мы провели отпуск на красивом пляжном курорте.
The library became a resort for students during exam season.
Библиотека стала прибежищем для студентов в период экзаменов.
Additional translations
последнее средство
resortverb
resorted
Past Simple
resorted
Past Participle
resorting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
When negotiations failed, they had to resort to other methods.
Когда переговоры провалились, им пришлось прибегать к другим методам.
Synonyms
turn to
fall back
resortadjective
more resort
Comp.
most resort
Super.
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "resort wear".

Definitions

resortnoun
A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, often offering accommodations and various amenities.
The family decided to spend their summer vacation at a beach resort.
The act of turning to something or someone for help or protection.
In times of financial difficulty, they had no resort but to ask for assistance from relatives.
A strategy or course of action that may be adopted in a difficult situation.
As a last resort, they decided to sell their car to pay off the debt.
A place that is frequently visited for a particular purpose, not necessarily for leisure or holidays.
The old pub became a regular resort for writers seeking inspiration.
resortverb
To turn to and adopt a strategy or course of action, especially an undesirable one, so as to resolve a difficult situation.
When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action.
To go or travel, especially regularly or habitually, to a particular place.
Artists often resorted to the café to discuss their work.
resortadjective
Relating to or suitable for a vacation resort.
She packed her resort clothes for the trip.