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Definition of resort to
: to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible He had to resort to asking his parents for money.
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resortplay
: one that affords aid or refuge : resource
: recourse
: frequent, habitual, or general visiting
: to go especially frequently or habitually : repair
: to have recourse
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