B1verbworkeducation
US/əˈsaɪn/
UK/əˈsaɪn/
to give someone a job or task; also to send someone to work in a place or group
In context
The teacher assigned us an essay on climate change.
Each new employee is assigned to a mentor for the first month.
She was assigned to the Da Nang office after her training.
Words that go with assign
verb + noun
- assign a taskThe manager assigned a task to each member.
- assign homeworkSome teachers assign homework every day.
- assign responsibilityIt's important to assign responsibility clearly.
verb + preposition
- assigned toTwo nurses were assigned to the patient.
adverb + verb
- randomly assignParticipants were randomly assigned to two groups.