definition of
consult

[1] #1 consult v. [confer with] get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker"; "They had to consult before arriving at a decision". wn

[2] #2 consult v. [refer, look up] seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes". wn

[3] #3 consult v. [confer, confabulate, confab] have a conference in order to talk something over; "We conferred about a plan of action". wn

[4] #4 consult v. advise professionally; "The professor consults for industry". wn