assign · verb T /əˈsɑɪn/
assign
C1 to give someone a particular job or responsibility
Dictionary examples:
UN forces were assigned the task of rebuilding the hospital.
The case has been assigned to our most senior officer.
Learner example:
Some of the work they were assigned was quite boring for them. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Japanese)
assign sb to sth
C2 to give someone a particular job or place to work
Dictionary example:
Which police officer has been assigned to this case?
Learner example:
She was assigned to Sanming Police Station. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)
