consign
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To hand something over to someone else's care, or to condemn something to a particular fate.
Usage notes
Common in the phrase "consign to history" or "consign to oblivion."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The failed experiment was _____ to a drawer and never mentioned again."
Answer: consign
In your own words, what does "consign" mean?
To hand something over to someone else's care, or to condemn something to a particular fate.
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