The term 'consign (to)' is a verb meaning to ENTRUST something to another person or organization. It is often used in the context of assigning responsibility for a task or job. The crossword solution for this term is 'ENTRUST, ' which is a seven-letter word. Entrusting something to someone else implies that the person or organization receiving the task has been given the authority to act on behalf of the original owner. This could include tasks such as managing finances, making decisions, or carrying out a specific action.