referrals (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɜːrəlz/
Definition
The act of sending or directing someone to a person or place for help, information, or action.
Examples
The clinic accepts patients through doctor referrals.
She made a lot of referrals to her friends about the new restaurant.
His job involves processing referrals from other departments.
How to Use referrals
- referral to (prepositional phrase)
- Directing someone or something to a specific person, place, or resource. — "The initial referral to the therapist was made by her school counselor."
- make a referral (collocation)
- To send someone to another person or place for help or information. — "The nurse will make a referral to a specialist if necessary."
- receive a referral (collocation)
- To be sent to someone or something by another person or place. — "He was pleased to receive a referral for the management position."
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