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to consign
01
to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe
Ditransitive: to consign sth to sb/sth
Examples
The traveler consigned her valuable belongings to the hotel's safe while exploring the city.
02
to commit something to a permanent state or condition
Transitive: to consign sth to a place or state
Examples
The family decided to consign their ancestral home to historical preservation.
03
to send goods or items to someone else
Ditransitive: to consign sth to sb/sth
Examples
The manufacturer consigned a shipment of electronics to the distributor for sale in the local market.
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