resort

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.2 Noun 1.1.2.1 Translations 1.1.3 Verb 1.1.3.1 Derived terms 1.1.3.2 Translations 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Pronunciation 1.2.2 Verb 1.2.2.1 Translations

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From Old French, from resortir, back-formation from sortir

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resort (plural resorts)

1. A compound of buildings and facilities located in a scenic area, providing lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment to people on vacation.

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to resort (third-person singular simple present resorts, present participle resorting, simple past and past participle resorted)

1. to choose a less desirable course of action out of necessity or frustration

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• last resort

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[edit] Etymology 2

re- + sort

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to resort (third-person singular simple present resorts, present participle resorting, simple past and past participle resorted)

1. to repeat a sorting process, see sort

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