Word Meaning

consign definition and meaning

v. t. To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession; as, to consign the body to the grave.
v. t. To give in charge; to commit; to intrust.
v. t. To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent; as, to consign a cargo or a ship; to consign goods.
v. t. To assign; to devote; to set apart.
v. t. To stamp or impress; to affect.
v. i. To submit; to surrender or yield one's self.
v. i. To yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce.

Crossword clues for consign

- Give over to another for safe keeping
- Hand over formally
- Put somewhere