Definition of: consign

(kən·sīn′) v.t.
1. To entrust or commit to the care of another.
2. To make over or relegate: They consigned his memory to oblivion.
3. To forward or deliver, as merchandise, for sale or disposal.
4. To set apart or devote, as for a specific purpose or use.
5. Obs. To impress, as with a seal; sign.
—v.i.
6. Obs. To yield oneself; consent. See synonyms under COMMIT. [<F consigner <L consignare <com- with + signum a seal]
—con·sign′a·ble adjective
—con·sign·or (kən·sī′nər, kon′·sī·nôr′), con·sign′er noun