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Definition consign in British English

consign verb

verb
/kənˈsaɪn/
1

to put someone or something somewhere, especially because you do not want to deal with them

Example

He consigned his work suits to the back of the wardrobe.

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2

to put someone in an unpleasant situation that usually lasts a long time

Example

a dictator whose policies consigned his people to starvation

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3

to give someone or something to someone else to look after

Example

We consign our children to the care of the teacher for the day.

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Definition consign in British English