/ kənˈsʌlt; NAmE / verb
1.
consult sb (about sth) to go to sb for information or advice :
[ vn ]
If the pain continues, consult your doctor.
Have you consulted your lawyer about this?
[ v ]
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice)
2.
consult (with) sb (about / on sth) to discuss sth with sb to get their permission for sth, or to help you make a decision :
[ vn ]
You shouldn't have done it without consulting me.
I expect to be consulted about major issues.
[ v ]
I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.
3.
[ vn ] to look in or at sth to get information
SYN refer to :
He consulted the manual.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 16th cent. (in the sense confer ): from French consulter , from Latin consultare , frequentative of consulere take counsel.