Definitions

1. verb

to give or entrust something to someone for safekeeping or storage, often for sale

“The store will consign the donated items to raise funds for charity.”

2. verb

to attribute or ascribe something to a particular person or thing

“The detective consigned the crime to a professional hitman.”

3. verb

to sell something, especially through a consignment shop

“She will consign her old furniture to the antique store.”

4. noun

something that is given to someone for safekeeping or storage, often for sale

“The artwork was a consign to the gallery for display.”

5. noun

a person or organization that sells goods on behalf of another

“The consign bought the artwork at a low price and sold it for a large profit.”