Consign — Defs

01 v. t. To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with th…

imp. & p. p. Consigned; p. pr. & vb. n. Consigning

1.
To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession; as, to consign the body to the grave.
“At the day of general account, good men are to be consigned over to another state.” — Atterbury.
2.
To give in charge; to commit; to intrust.
“Atrides, parting for the Trojan war, Consigned the youthful consort to his care.” — Pope.

“The four evangelists consigned to writing that history.” — Addison.
3.
To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent; as, to consign a cargo or a ship; to consign goods.(Com.)
4.
To assign; to devote; to set apart.
“The French commander consigned it to the use for which it was intended by the donor.” — Dryden.
5.
To stamp or impress; to affect.[Obs.]
“Consign my spirit with great fear.” — Jer. Taylor.

Syn. To commit; deliver; intrust; resign. See Commit.

02 v. i. To submit; to surrender or yield one's self.

1.
To submit; to surrender or yield one's self.[Obs.]
“All lovers young, all lovers must Consign to thee, and come to dust.” — Shak.
2.
To yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce.[Obs.]
“Augment or alter . . . And we'll consign thereto.” — Shak.