v. t. | 1. | To give, transfer, or deliver, in a formal manner, as if by signing over into the possession of another, or into a different state, with the sense of fixedness in that state, or permanence of possession; as, to consign the body to the grave. |
| 2. | To give in charge; to commit; to intrust. |
| 3. | (Com.) To send or address (by bill of lading or otherwise) to an agent or correspondent in another place, to be cared for or sold, or for the use of such correspondent; as, to consign a cargo or a ship; to consign goods. |
| 4. | To assign; to devote; to set apart. |
| 5. | To stamp or impress; to affect. |
v. i. | 1. | To submit; to surrender or yield one's self. |
| 2. | To yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce. |