Entry Word: assign

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to give a task, duty, or responsibility to <assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing> — see entrust 1
2 to give as a share or portion <each camper was assigned a bunk and a chest> — see allot
3 to give over the legal possession or ownership of <assigned all rights to and royalties from the song to the Boy Scouts> — see transfer 1
4 to pick (someone) by oneʼs authority for a specific position or duty <the principal assigned me as hall monitor> — see appoint 2