Caută
to resort to
[phrase form: resort]
01
to do something negative to achieve a goal, often when there are no better options available
Exemplu
People sometimes resort to rationalization to avoid responsibility.
Leaders may resort to diplomacy to avoid the need to war with neighboring countries.
In self-defense, one may resort to violence as a means of protection against physical harm.
Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is resorting to below the belt strategies.
In the absence of a calculator, I had to resort to guesswork to estimate the total cost of my purchases at the store.
