■ verb ( ~ 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 ~ing to something.
↘a course of action ~ed to.
Phrases
as a first (or last or final ) ~ before anything else is attempted (or when all else has failed).
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~ir , from re- 'again' + sortir 'come or go out'.