resort to
phrasal verbPart ofresort
resort to — phrasal verb
1. to use something unpleasant, extreme, or dishonest because no other option is le
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to use something unpleasant, extreme, or dishonest because no other option is left
Example
Yumi resorted to borrowing money from strangers when her wallet was stolen and she had no phone to call anyone.
If the peaceful protests bring no change, people may resort to more forceful methods.