Assign
/əˈsaɪn/noun
To allocate or designate a task or responsibility to someone.
Did you know?The root of 'assign' is connected to a concept of binding, hinting at ancient practices of dedicating tasks almost like casting spells on responsibilities.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
assignare
“to mark out, designate”
Old French
Old French
assigner
“to appoint, designate”
Middle English
Middle English
assignen
“to allocate, appoint”
Modern English
English
assign
“to designate a person to a task or responsibility”