refer

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Erwähnen oder Hinweisen auf etwas oder jemanden zu bezeichnen sowie das Sich-Wenden an eine Quelle, um Informationen zu erhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentioning or directing attention to something or someone, or of consulting a source for information.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Mention or allude toB1formal

   To mention or speak about someone or something.

   Sich beziehen auf

   • She referred to the incident in her speech.
   • He often refers to his childhood in his writing.
   • The article refers to a study conducted last year.

   Synonymealludebring upcitementiontouch on

2. Consult or look upB1formal

   To look at a source of information for help or clarification.

   Nachschlagen

   • Please refer to the manual for instructions.
   • He referred to his notes during the presentation.
   • Students should refer to the dictionary for unfamiliar words.

   Synonymecheckconsultlook upsearchturn to

3. Direct or send toB1formal

   To send someone to another person or place for help, information, or decision.

   Weiterleiten

   • The doctor referred her to a specialist.
   • The manager referred the complaint to the HR department.
   • They referred the matter to the committee for review.

   Synonymeassigndirectpointremitroutesendsteertransfer