consignment

UK
/kənˈsaɪn.mənt/
US
/kənˈsaɪn.mənt/

Translations

consignmentnoun
consignments
pl
UK
/kənˈsaɪn.mənt/
US
/kənˈsaɪn.mənt/
A new consignment of books has just been delivered to the store.
Новая партия книг только что была доставлена в магазин.
The consignment was delayed due to bad weather.
Отправка была задержана из-за плохой погоды.
The consignment of goods arrived at the warehouse yesterday.
Груз товаров прибыл на склад вчера.
consignmentadjective
more consignment
Comp.
most consignment
Super.
UK
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
US
/kənˈsaɪnmənt/
Used attributively to modify a following noun, especially in phrases like 'consignment store'.

Definitions

consignmentnoun
A batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone.
The store received a consignment of new clothing items for the upcoming season.
The act of consigning or delivering something to a person or place.
Consignment of the medical supplies will occur tomorrow morning.
A business arrangement in which goods are left in the possession of another party to sell.
The artist placed her paintings in the gallery on consignment, hoping they would sell quickly.
The action of placing someone or something into a specific, often undesirable, situation or condition.
The policy resulted in the consignment of many families to poverty.
consignmentadjective
Relating to or designating goods that are supplied or offered for sale on consignment.
She works at a consignment boutique that sells vintage clothing.