Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
consign
verb
/kənˈsaɪn/
Definition
To give over to the care of another; to commit something to someone.
Examples
- She decided to consign her old clothes to a charity shop.
- The goods were consigned to the local store for sale.
- He consigned his artwork to an auction house.
Meaning
Consign means to transfer control or responsibility to someone else, usually in a formal way.
Synonyms
- ship
- deliver
- hand over
- entrust
