consign
UK: kənˈsaɪn | US: kənˈsaɪn
vt. to deliver or transfer formally (e.g., goods, documents)
vt. to assign or entrust something to someone’s care
vt. (commerce) to send goods for sale or storage
consign = con<together> + sign<mark>
- con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- sign<mark>: From Latin signum, meaning "mark, seal, or sign."
Etymology Origin:
The word consign originates from Latin consignare, combining con- (together) and signare (to mark or seal). Historically, it referred to sealing or marking documents or goods to formalize their transfer. Over time, it evolved to mean entrusting or delivering something officially, reflecting the act of "marking together" as a binding agreement.
The artist will consign the paintings to the gallery for exhibition.
Please consign these documents to the legal department.
The company consigned the outdated inventory to a discount warehouse.
She consigned her old books to a charity shop.
The treaty consigned the disputed territory to neutral administration.