consult

6 definitions • 10 examples

to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:

If the symptoms get worse, consult your doctor.

I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.

to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:

Why didn't you consult me about this?

consult with This afternoon the president was consulting with his advisers.

to get information or advice from a person, esp. an expert, or to look at written material in order to get information:

[ T ] If you don’t know the meaning of a word, consult a dictionary.

To consult is also to inform someone about a situation, often in order to get approval for an action you plan to take:

[ T ] The committee will consult people in the neighborhood before making a recommendation.

to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject:

consult a lawyer/solicitor/accountant, etc. Because investors' state and local taxes may be different than the federal taxes described above, investors should consult their own tax advisors.

We consulted the committee's report for advice on how to proceed.

to discuss something with someone before you make a decision:

They will consult customers on what precisely they want.

consult with sb The Chief Financial Officer told him that it slowed her down to have to consult with the board of directors.