resort
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology 1
From Old French, from resortir, back-formation from sortir
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resort (plural resorts)
- 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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a relaxing environment to people on vacation
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[edit] Verb
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to resort (third-person singular simple present resorts, present participle resorting, simple past and past participle resorted)
- to choose a less desirable course of action out of necessity or frustration
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to choose a less desirable course of action out of necessity or frustration
[edit] Etymology 2
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to resort (third-person singular simple present resorts, present participle resorting, simple past and past participle resorted)
- to repeat a sorting process, see sort
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to repeat a sorting process
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