recurrir a

to turn to

recurrir a(rreh-koo-rreer ah)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to consult)

a. to turn to

Siempre puedo recurrir a mi abuela si estoy en una situación difícil.

I can always turn to my grandmother if I'm in a difficult situation.

b. to go to

Estoy meditando porque no quiero recurrir a terapia.

I've been meditating because I don't want to go to therapy.

2. (to seek recourse)

a. to resort to

Evitamos recurrir a la violencia manteniendo buenas relaciones diplomáticas.

We avoid resorting to violence by maintaining good diplomatic relations.