con
sign
Present Participle
consigning
Past Tense
consigned
Past Participle
consigned
1
to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe
- The traveler consigned her valuable belongings to the hotel's safe while exploring the city.
- The artist consigned several paintings to the gallery for an upcoming exhibition.
- The company consigned the confidential documents to a secure vault for protection.
- As a gesture of trust, she consigned her heirloom jewelry to her sister for safekeeping.
- She consigned her beloved dog to the care of the trusted pet sitter while she went on vacation.
Synonyms:
2
to commit something to a permanent state or condition
transitive
- The family decided to consign their ancestral home to historical preservation.
- After much deliberation, the artist consigned her masterpiece to a museum, where it would be displayed indefinitely.
- The deceased's remains were consigned to their final resting place, bringing closure to loved ones.
- The failed project was consigned to the annals of history, never to be revisited or pursued again.
3
to send goods or items to someone else
- The manufacturer consigned a shipment of electronics to the distributor for sale in the local market.
- The farmer consigned a truckload of fresh produce to the market for distribution to local grocery stores.
- The bookstore consigned a collection of rare books to an auction house for appraisal and sale.
- The antique dealer consigned a valuable collection of furniture to an auctioneer for bidding.
- The publisher consigned copies of the new book to bookstores nationwide for retail sale.