verb
consign
Consign (verb) means to transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
verb
1
To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
2
To entrust to the care of another.
3
To send to a final destination.
4
To assign; to devote; to set apart.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French consigner or directly from Latin cōnsignō (“furnish with a seal”), from con- + signō (“mark, sign”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of consign?
"consign" (verb) means to transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.
What are the different meanings of consign?
"consign" has 3 main meanings: 1. To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping; 2. To entrust to the care of another; 3. To send to a final destination.