Assigning dictionary definition

If you … when you find her, I'm assigning you as her personal protection and sending you both somewhere safe.
If you choose not to stay with Xander, Jule's assigning me to bring you in.
Aside from assigning Xander to keep an eye on her, the Black God hadn't restricted her access to anything.
"I'm assigning someone to sleep in the apartment," he told her firmly.
We.re assigning quarters as soon as they arrive and providing a hot meal afterwards.