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con|sum|mate /kɒ nsəme I t/ (consummates , consummating , consummated ) The adjective is pronounced /kɒ nsʌmət/. The verb is pronounced /kɒ nsəme I t/. 1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful. [FORMAL ] □  He acted the part with consummate skill. □  Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.

2 VERB If two people consummate a marriage or relationship, they make it complete by having sex. [FORMAL ] □ [V n] They consummated their passion only after many hesitations and delays.

con|sump|tion /kənsʌ mpʃ ^ə n/

1 N‑UNCOUNT The consumption of fuel or natural resources is the amount of them that is used or the act of using them. □  The laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption in the U.S. □ [+ of ] …a tax on the consumption of non-renewable energy resources.

2 N‑UNCOUNT The consumption of food or drink is the act of eating or drinking something, or the amount that is eaten or drunk. [FORMAL ] □  Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption. □ [+ of ] The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams.

3 N‑UNCOUNT Consumption is the act of buying and using things. □  Recycling the waste from our increased consumption is better than burning it.

4 → see also conspicuous consumption

con|sump|tive /kənsʌ mpt I v/ ADJ A consumptive person suffers from tuberculosis . [OLD-FASHIONED ]

cont.Cont. is an abbreviation for 'continued', which is used at the bottom of a page to indicate that a letter or text continues on another page.

con|tact ◆◆◇ /kɒ ntækt/ (contacts , contacting , contacted )

1 N‑UNCOUNT Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly. □ [+ with ] Opposition leaders are denying any contact with the rebels. □ [+ between ] He forbade contacts between directors and executives outside his presence.

2 PHRASE If you are in contact with someone, you regularly meet them or communicate with them. □ [+ with ] He was in direct contact with the kidnappers. □  We do keep in contact.

3 VERB If you contact someone, you telephone them, write to them, or go to see them in order to tell or ask them something. □ [V n] Contact the Tourist Information Bureau for further details. □ [V n] When she first contacted me, Frances was upset.

4 ADJ [ADJ n] Your contact details or number are information such as a telephone number where you can be contacted. □  You must leave your full name and contact details when you phone.

5 N‑UNCOUNT If you come into contact with someone or something, you meet that person or thing in the course of your work or other activities. □  The college has brought me into contact with western ideas.

6 PHRASE If you make contact with someone, you find out where they are and talk or write to them. □  Then, after she had become famous, he tried to make contact with her.

7 PHRASE If you lose contact with someone who you have been friendly with, you no longer see them, speak to them, or write to them. □  Though they all live nearby, I lost contact with them really quickly. □  Mother and son lost contact when Nicholas was in his early twenties.