refer something to someone Definition

refer
verb

referred, referring
1. To direct a candidate to sit an examination again; to fail them.

Derivative: referable
adj

Capable of being referred or assigned.

Derivative: referral
noun

The act of referring to someone else or being referred to someone else, especially the sending of a patient by a GP to a specialist for treatment.

Etymology: 14c: from French référer, from Latin referre to carry back.

Phrasal Verb: refer to something

To mention or make allusion to it.To look to it for information, facts, etc.
Example: referred to the notes at the back of the book
To be relevant or relate to it.

Phrasal Verb: refer someone to someone or something

To direct them to them or it.

Phrasal Verb: refer something to someone

To hand it over to them for consideration.
Example: referred the query to the manager
To hand it back to the person from whom it came because it is unacceptable.

Phrasal Verb: refer something to something

To assign or attribute it to it.