refer to

refer to
refer to somebody/something phrasal verb (see also refer)
1. to mention or speak about someone or something:
    We agreed never to refer to the matter again.
    Although she didn’t mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring to.
    refer to somebody/something as
    He likes to be referred to as ‘Doctor Khee’.
    refer to somebody/something by
    The hospital now refers to patients by name, not case number.
2. to look at a book, map, piece of paper etc for information:
    He gave the speech without referring to his notes.
3. if a statement, number, report etc refers to someone or something, it is about that person or thing:
    The figures refer to our sales in Europe.
4. refer somebody/something to somebody to send someone or something to a person or organization to be helped or dealt with:
    My doctor is referring me to a dermatologist.
    My complaint was referred to the manufacturers.
5. refer somebody to something formal to tell someone where to find information:
    Readers are referred to the bibliography for further information.