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.-to give in charge; to commit; to intrust.-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.-to assign; to devote; to set apart.-to stamp or impress; to affect.-to submit; to surrender or yield one's self.-to yield consent; to agree; to acquiesce.