consult

Universal Words verb 1 ~ 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 ~ (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 SYNREFERTO: He consulted the manual.