resort
31resort — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, return, source of aid, from Anglo French, from resortir to rebound, resort, from re + Old French sortir to go out, leave Date: 14th century 1. a. one that affords aid or refuge ; resource < went to them as a… …
32resort — /ri zawrt /, v.i. 1. to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource: to resort to war. 2. to go, esp. frequently or customarily: a beach to which many people resort. n. 3. a place to… …
33resort — [rɪˈzɔːt] noun [C] I a place where people go for a holiday a ski resort[/ex] • (as) a last resort used for saying that you will do something only after trying everything else to solve a problem[/ex] We would only expel a student as a last… …
34resort — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ fashionable, favourite/favorite, popular ▪ attractive ▪ bustling, lively (both esp. BrE) ▪ modern …
35resort — noun 1) a seaside resort Syn: vacation spot, tourist center, vacationland; retreat; spa; informal tourist trap 2) settle the matter without resort to legal proceedings Syn: recourse to, turning to, the use of, utilizing 3) …
36resort — Synonyms and related words: ability, action, ad hoc measure, affect, agency, alternative, amusement park, answer, artifice, attend, backup, ballroom, baths, cabaret, cafe chantant, cafe dansant, capacity, capital, casino, club, clubhouse,… …
37resort — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. gather, flock, frequent; turn to; have recourse to. n. haunt, meeting place; refuge, resource. See use, abode, amusement. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A relief in the face of difficulty] Syn. expedient,… …
38resort — re•sort [[t]rɪˈzɔrt[/t]] v. i. 1) to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final option: to resort to war[/ex] 2) to go, esp. frequently or customarily: a beach to which many people resort[/ex] 3) a place with… …
39resort — 1. noun /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ a) A compound of buildings and facilities located in a scenic area, providing lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment to people on vacation. Gregory Parkinson presents resort for the first time this month. Its very …
40resort — verb (resort to) 1》 turn to and adopt (a course of action) so as to resolve a difficult situation. 2》 formal go often or in large numbers to. noun 1》 a place frequented for holidays or leisure activities. 2》 the action of resorting to something.… …
