intransitive verb

1. to go; esp., to go often, customarily, or generally
2. to have recourse; go or turn (to) for use, help, support, etc. to resort to harsh measures

Etymology: ME resorten < OFr resortir < re-, again + sortir, to go out: see sortie

noun

1. a place to which people go often or generally, esp. one for rest or recreation, as on a vacation
2. a frequent, customary, or general going, gathering together, or visiting a place of general resort
3. a person or thing that one goes or turns to for help, support, etc.
4. a going or turning for help, support, etc.; recourse to have resort to relatives

Etymology: ME < OFr < the v.