refer to sth

refer to sth
Ⅰ.
UK US refer to sb/sth
— Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb (-rr-)
► to talk or write about someone or something: »

I refer to your letter of 13 March, 2011.

 refer to sth/sb as sth »

The fixed price includes an amount of compensation, which is generally referred to as a concession or discount.

 refer to sth/sb by sth »

He was referring to the product by its generic name rather than using the brand name.

► to relate to a particular person or thing: »

The new salary scale only refers to company managers and directors.

 »

These figures refer only to land for housing.

Ⅱ.
UK US refer to sth
— Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb (-rr-)
► to look at a book or similar record in order to find information and help: »

Taxpayers should refer to the chart listing deductions next to incomes.

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When I give my presentation, I will probably have to refer to my notes.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • refer sb/sth to sb — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer sb/sth to sb/sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer sb/sth to sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer to sb/sth — Ⅰ. UK US refer to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to talk or write about someone or something: »I refer to your letter of 13 March, 2011. refer to sth/sb as sth »The fixed price includes an amount of compensation, which …   Financial and business terms

  • refer to sb — Ⅰ. UK US refer to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to talk or write about someone or something: »I refer to your letter of 13 March, 2011. refer to sth/sb as sth »The fixed price includes an amount of compensation, which …   Financial and business terms

  • refer sth to sb/sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer sth to sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer — re|fer W1S1 [rıˈfə: US ə:r] v past tense and past participle referred present participle referring refer to / [refer to sb/sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: referre to bring back, report, refer , from ferre to carry ] 1.) to mention… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • refer sb to sb/sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

  • refer sb to sth — UK US refer sb/sth to sb/sth Phrasal Verb with refer({{}}/rɪˈfɜːr/ verb ( rr ) ► to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action: »The decision to refer the bid to the commission will open the way… …   Financial and business terms

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