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.