Consign either means to deliver something to someone (or arrange for that to be done) or to put a person or object in a place in order to be rid of them. Eg the editor consigned the manuscript to the return envelope.A consignment is a group of items which are to be, or have been, consigned.
Con sign is a cheating or misleading sign which doesn't live up to what's written on it. Eg those which say 'up to half price sale' when in reality it's the discount which will be up to 50%, not the sale price.
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And Con Air is a cheesy 90's movie...
That reminds me I need a hair cut. After this customer is 'pruned' then an amount of hair will be consigned to the bin.
propagated and potted doesn't sound so bad...but I'd avoid the pruning.
"put a person or object in a place in order to be rid of them." I like that one. ;)
I believe I've heard of it, Alex.
And you'll look lovely I'm sure, Christine.
I'm with you there, Mac.
I'd quite like to put that part into use, Chrys. Suppose I'd better stick to putting that certain person in stories though.
There are a number of consignment stores around the Phoenix area. One of them is a Women's Consignment. I'll have to visit that one to see how many of them are waiting to be got rid of.
Interesting uses of consign. And con sign. :-D
A consignment of Rhodia notebooks arrived safely today. Lovely, and thank you again.
I'm hoping the word means something different over there, Oscar.
Thanks, Misha.
That's good to know, Maggie. Hope you enjoy using your prize.
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