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consigned

UK
/kənˈsaɪnd/
US
/kənˈsaɪnd/

Translations

consignverb

consigned

Past Simple

consigned
Past Simple
consigned
Past Participle
consigning
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsaɪn/
US
/kənˈsaɪn/
confierEn vue de la vente ou de la garde.
The artist decided to consign her paintings to the gallery for the upcoming exhibition.
L’artiste a décidé de confier ses tableaux à la galerie pour la prochaine exposition.
expédierPour l’envoi de marchandises par transporteur ou par voie commerciale.
The company consigned the shipment to the freight company for delivery.
L’entreprise a expédié la cargaison par l’intermédiaire de la société de fret pour la livraison.
reléguerPour un lieu, une catégorie ou une situation jugés secondaires, indésirables ou peu visibles.
The old files were consigned to the archive room and soon forgotten.
Les anciens dossiers ont été relégués dans la salle d’archives et bientôt oubliés.
Additional translations
vouerEmploi plus soutenu; souvent avec une idée de destin ou de condamnation à un état donné.
Synonyms
assign
entrust
hand over
deliver
send
dispatch
transfer

Definitions

consignverb
To deliver something to a person's custody, typically in order for it to be sold.
The artist decided to consign her paintings to the gallery for the upcoming exhibition.
To assign or commit decisively or permanently.
He was consigned to a life of solitude after the incident.
To send goods by a public carrier.
The company consigned the shipment to the freight company for delivery.
To place someone or something in a particular situation, place, or category, often one that is undesirable or of lower status.
The old files were consigned to the archive room and soon forgotten.
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