assign
word
/əˈsaɪn/
uh-SYN
/ɐsˈaɪn/
uh-SYN
Definition
To give someone a job, task, or responsibility, or to choose someone or something for a particular purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, and business contexts. Often used as 'assign someone to something', 'assign a task', or 'assign homework'. Do not confuse with 'appoint' (usually for positions/titles).
Spanish: asignarPortuguese (BR): atribuir - designarPortuguese (PT): atribuir - designarChinese (Simplified): 分配 - 指定Chinese (Traditional): 分配 - 指定Hindi: सौंपना - निर्धारित करनाArabic: يُخصِّص - يُعيِّنBengali: বরাদ্দ করা - নিয়োজিত করাRussian: назначать - поручатьJapanese: 割り当てるVietnamese: giao - chỉ địnhKorean: 할당하다 - 배정하다Turkish: atamak - görevlendirmekUrdu: مقرر کرنا - سونپناIndonesian: menugaskan - memberikan tugas
Example Sentences
Please assign each student a seat.
basic
I was assigned three projects this month, so it's going to be busy.
natural
Can you assign me to a different team next time?
natural
Managers usually assign tasks based on people’s skills.
natural
The teacher will assign homework for tomorrow.
basic
She was assigned to the marketing department.
basic