American Dictionary
Definition consign in American English
consign verb
verb
/kənˈsaɪn/
1
to put someone or something somewhere, especially because you do not want to deal with them
2
to put someone in an unpleasant situation that usually lasts a long time
Example
a dictator whose policies consigned his people to starvation
3
to give someone or something to someone else to take care of
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