Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
last-resort
noun
/ˈlæst rɪˈzɔrt/
Definition
A final option or course of action taken when all other possibilities have been exhausted.
Examples
- If all else fails, we will have to use this plan as a last resort.
- In emergencies, the hospital can be a last resort for patients needing immediate care.
- Many people turn to their savings as a last resort during financial crises.
Meaning
The term ‘last-resort’ refers to a situation where one has no other choices left and must use this option as a last chance for success or resolution.
Synonyms
- final option
- last chance
- ultimate solution
- emergency measure
