{
    "term": "consult",
    "partOfSpeech": "verb",
    "academic": true,
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "verbForms": {
        "presentSimple": {
            "iYouWeThey": "consult",
            "heSheIt": "consults"
        },
        "pastSimple": "consulted",
        "pastParticiple": "consulted",
        "ingForm": "consulting"
    },
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to go to somebody for information or advice",
            "sensetop": "consult somebodyconsult somebody about somethingconsult with somebody (about/on something)",
            "labels": "(North American English)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "If the pain continues, consult your doctor.",
                    "contextForm": "consult somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Have you consulted your lawyer about this?",
                    "contextForm": "consult somebody about something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a consulting engineer *(= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice)*"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Consult with your physician about possible treatments.",
                    "contextForm": "consult with somebody (about/on something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I need to consult my teacher about changing my course."
                },
                {
                    "text": "If the pain persists you should consult your doctor."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice", "Healthcare"],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["widely", "closely", "frequently"],
                "verb + consult": ["need to", "should"],
                "preposition": ["about", "with"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision",
            "sensetop": "consult somebodyconsult somebody about/on somethingconsult (with somebody) (about/on something)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You shouldn't have done it without consulting me.",
                    "contextForm": "consult somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I expect to be consulted about major issues.",
                    "contextForm": "consult somebody about/on something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.",
                    "contextForm": "consult (with somebody) (about/on something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We consulted quite widely before deciding what to do."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We are consulting closely with our partners and allies."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They felt they had not been adequately consulted."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["widely", "closely", "frequently"],
                "verb + consult": ["need to", "should"],
                "preposition": ["about", "with"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "to look in or at something to get information",
            "sensetop": "consult something",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He consulted the manual."
                },
                {
                    "text": "If you're not sure which plug to buy, consult the manual."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌlt/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsult__gb_3.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌlts/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsults__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌltɪd/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsulted__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsulting__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌlt/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsult__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌlts/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsults__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌltɪd/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsulted__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/kənˈsʌltɪŋ/",
                "audio": "xc/consult/xconsulting__us_2.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "early 16th cent. (in the sense ‘confer’): from French consulter, from Latin consultare, frequentative of consulere ‘take counsel’."
}