consult

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒn.sʌlt/ AmE /kənˈsʌlt/

verb en → es

past consulted pp consulted ing consulting

1 ASK FOR ADVICE [transitive] B1

to ask someone for advice or information about something

consultar, pedir consejo a alguien sobre algo

Collocations consult a doctor · consult the map

I consulted my lawyer before signing the contract.

Consulté a mi abogado antes de firmar el contrato.

2 REFER TO [reflexive] B1

to look at something to find information or advice about something

consultar, mirar algo para encontrar información sobre algo

Collocations consult a dictionary · consult the timetable

She consulted her notes before answering.

Consultó sus notas antes de responder.

3 DISCUSS [transitive] B2

to discuss something with someone officially or formally, especially in a business context

discutir algo con alguien formalmente

Collocations consult the board of directors · consult with shareholders

The company will consult its employees before making any changes.

La empresa consultarán a sus empleados antes de hacer cualquier cambio.

4 CHECK [transitive] B2

to check something carefully to make sure it is correct or complete

revisar algo cuidadosamente para asegurarse de que es correcto o completo

Collocations consult the records · consult the documents

We need to consult the financial statements.

Necesitamos revisar los estados financieros.