Atrides, parting for the Trojan war,
Consigned the youthful consort to his care.
Pope.
The four evangelists consigned to writing that history.
Addison.
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.