Meaning of the word "last resort" in English

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last resort

US /ˌlæst rɪˈzɔːrt/
UK /ˌlæst rɪˈzɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a final course of action, used only when all others have failed

Example:
Calling the police was her last resort.
We only use this method as a last resort.
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