Consign: meaning, definitions and examples

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To consign means to hand over goods to another party for the purpose of sale. This process typically involves transferring the ownership of the goods, but the original owner retains certain rights until the goods are sold. In a business context, consigning items is often used by retailers who do not own the products but display them for sale. The terms of the consignment are usually defined in a contract. This practice is common in industries such as art galleries, bookstores, and certain fashion boutiques.

delegate, deliver, entrust

Examples of usage

• She decided to consign her artwork to the local gallery.

• He consigned the vintage car to a specialized dealer.

• The store allows customers to consign their unwanted items for resale.