the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital); commitment, committal
the delivery of goods for sale or disposal
Bloomberg Financial Glossary
托运|寄售托运；寄售 Transfer of goods to a seller while title to the merchandise is retained by the owner.
Investopedia Financial Terms
Consignment
When goods are delivered to another company with the understanding that payment for the goods is only made once the goods are sold.
Investopedia Says:
Consignment can cover just about any type of business. It is advantageous for the seller of consigned goods, because they don't need to pay suppliers upfront.
