encaminhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to forward, to send on

   to send a message, email, document, or person to another destination or recipient

2. 2.

   to refer, to direct

   to direct someone to a specialist, department, or appropriate service

3. 3.

   to guide, to steer

   to guide a process, project, or situation toward a particular outcome or direction

Examples

• "Vou encaminhar seu email para o gerente responsável."

  I'll forward your email to the manager in charge.

• "O médico me encaminhou para um especialista em cardiologia."

  The doctor referred me to a cardiology specialist.

• "Precisamos encaminhar esse projeto para aprovação até sexta-feira."

  We need to submit this project for approval by Friday.

Usage

Very common in professional and administrative contexts. Often used with emails (encaminhar um email), medical referrals (encaminhar para um especialista), and bureaucratic processes. The reflexive form "encaminhar-se" means to head toward or make one's way to a place.