Assign to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To give someone a task, responsibility, or object to do or take care of; or to designate something for a specific purpose or person.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, and work-related contexts. Usually used for giving tasks, duties, or resources ('assign to a project', 'assign a seat to someone'). Not used for casual giving. Be careful not to confuse with 'appoint', which means officially choosing someone for a position.
Example Sentences
The teacher assigned the homework to the students.
basic
They will assign seats to each guest.
basic
Can you assign this task to someone else?
basic
I'm going to assign these new accounts to you since you're the most experienced.
natural
Each engineer is assigned to a different project team.
natural
It’s best to assign roles to everyone before we start.
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