con·sult 
/kənˈsʌlt/ verb
con·sults; con·sult·ed; con·sult·ing /kənˈsʌlt/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)
▪ consult a lawyer/accountant about a business matter ▪ You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor. 2 : to talk about something with (someone) in order to make a decision [+ obj] ▪ He made the decision without consulting me. ▪ I expect to be consulted on important decisions. [no obj] — + with ▪ I'll need to consult with my husband before I can sign the papers. 3 [+ obj] : to look for information in (something, such as a book or map)
▪ consult a dictionary ▪ I don't remember that part of the meeting; I'll have to consult my notes. 4 [no obj] chiefly US : to give professional advice to a person, organization, or company for a fee : to work as a consultant
▪ She consults for a living.
▪ consult a lawyer/accountant about a business matter ▪ You should not attempt these exercises without first consulting your doctor.
▪ consult a dictionary ▪ I don't remember that part of the meeting; I'll have to consult my notes.
▪ She consults for a living.
— consulting noun [noncount]
▪ Since she retired, she's done some consulting for the company. ▪ He works for a consulting company. [=a company that gives professional advice to other companies for a fee]
▪ Since she retired, she's done some consulting for the company. ▪ He works for a consulting company. [=a company that gives professional advice to other companies for a fee]
