assign
/əˈsaɪn/
verb
- To give someone a particular task or piece of work.
- The teacher assigned a new project to the class about ancient civilizations.
- My boss assigned me the job of organizing the office files.
- Each team member was assigned a specific role for the event.
- To decide that something should be used for a particular purpose or given to a particular person or group.
- The funds were assigned to support local schools.
- The city council assigned the old building to become a community center.
- We assigned the largest room to the visiting guests.
- To attribute or regard something as belonging to or caused by a particular person, thing, or time.
- No one could assign a clear reason for the sudden change in weather.
- The doctors assigned the patient's symptoms to a rare virus.
- Historians assign the painting to the early 16th century.
- In law or business, to transfer property, rights, or a contract to another person.
- Under the agreement, the tenant cannot assign the lease without permission.
- She assigned her share of the business to her partner.
- The inventor assigned the patent to his company.