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consign

/kənˈsaɪn/

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verb

/kənˈsaɪn/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения акта передачи или вручения чего-либо, часто для продажи, утилизации или хранения.

A verb used to indicate the act of delivering or handing something over, often for sale, disposal, or safekeeping.

  1. Deliver or hand overB2formal

    To give something to someone for their care or use.

    ruПередать

    • The goods were consigned to the warehouse for storage.
    • She consigned her jewelry to the bank for safekeeping.
    • The documents were consigned to the archives.

    Synonymscedecommitdeliverentrusthand overintrusttransferturn over

    Antonymskeepretainwithhold

  2. Assign to a fate or conditionC1formal

    To put someone or something in an undesirable place or situation.

    ruОбречь

    • The old building was consigned to demolition.
    • He consigned the failed project to the trash bin.
    • The plan was consigned to oblivion after the meeting.

    Synonymsassignbanishcommitcondemnconfinedoomrelegate

  3. Send for saleB2formal

    To send goods to a person or place to be sold.

    ruОтправить на продажу

    • The artist consigned her paintings to the gallery.
    • They consigned the vintage furniture to an auction house.
    • The farmer consigned his produce to the market.

    Synonymsdispatchforwardsendship

    Antonymsbuykeeppurchasewithhold

Forms
  • consigned past participle
  • consigned past simple
  • consigning present participle
  • consigns third person singular
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