consign
🇺🇸
/kənˈsaɪn/
🇬🇧
/kənˈsaɪn/
verb
R
to send something somewhere for safekeeping or storage
I consigned the old books to the library for preservation.
R
to leave someone in a particular situation, often an unfortunate one
The injury consigned her to a life of constant pain.
R
to give something officially to someone for a particular purpose
The company consigned the valuable artwork to the museum for display.
translation
to send something somewhere for safekeeping or storage; to leave someone in a particular situation, often an unfortunate one; to give something officially to someone for a particular purpose
Word Forms
3rd Present
consigns
Past
consigned
Perfect
consigned
Progressive
consigning