/rɪˈzɔ:t ||; rɪˈzɔrt/verb [I] resort to sth/doing sth to do or use sth bad or unpleasant because you feel you have no choice （因别无选择而）采取，诉诸: After not sleeping for three nights I finally resorted to sleeping pills. 我三个晚上没有睡着觉，最后只得服用安眠药。