Assign
/əˈsaɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To transfer rights or property to another party by agreement.
The landlord assigned the lease to a new tenant.
- (v.) To allocate a task or responsibility to someone.
The manager assigned the project to the team leader.
Forms
- assigns
- assigned
- assigning
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Commentary
Use 'assign' when rights or duties are transferred through legal agreement; specify the subject and object clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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