English

Etymology 1
From Old French, from resortir, back-formation from sortir

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-resort.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
en-noun

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

Translations
Finnish: lomakohde, matkakohde
Turkish: tatil köyü

Verb
en-verb

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

Derived terms
last resort

Translations
trans-top|to choose a less desirable course of action out of necessity or frustration
Finnish: turvautua
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Etymology 2
re- + sort

Verb
en-verb

1. to repeat a sorting process, see sort

Translations
trans-top|to repeat a sorting process
Finnish: uudelleenjärjestää, järjestää uudelleen
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