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 transfer transfer /ˈtrænsfɝ/

noun

  1. () The act of moving something from one location to another  ( conveyance , transferral , transport , transfer , transportation )
    the act of moving something from one location to another
      He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
    He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
  2. () The act of transfering something from one form to another  ( transference , transfer )
    the act of transfering something from one form to another
     The transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise
    the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise
  3. () Someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another  ( transferee , transfer )
    someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
     The best student was a transfer from LSU
    the best student was a transfer from LSU
  4. Transferring ownership  ( transfer , transference )
    transferring ownership
  5. Application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation  ( transfer , transfer of training , carry-over )
    application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
  6. A ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances  ( transfer )
    a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances

verb

  1. () Lift and reset in another soil or situation  ( transplant , transfer )
    lift and reset in another soil or situation
     Transplant the young rice plants
    Transplant the young rice plants
  2. () Move from one place to another  ( transfer )
    move from one place to another
     Transfer the data
    transfer the data
     Transmit the news
    transmit the news
     Transfer the patient to another hospital
    transfer the patient to another hospital
  3. () Transfer somebody to a different position or location of work  ( reassign , transfer )
    transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
      Sarah decided to transfer to a different university to pursue her desired course of study.
    Sarah decided to transfer to a different university to pursue her desired course of study.
  4. () Move around  ( shift , transfer )
    move around
     Transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
    transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
  5. () Send from one person or place to another  ( channel , channelise [British] , channelize , transfer , transmit , transport )
    send from one person or place to another
     Transmit a message
    transmit a message
  6. () Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another  ( transfer , change )
    change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
     She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
    She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
  7. () Cause to change ownership  ( transfer )
    cause to change ownership
     I transferred my stock holdings to my children
    I transferred my stock holdings to my children
  8. Transfer from one place or period to another  ( transfer , transplant , transpose )
    transfer from one place or period to another
     The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
    The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
  9. Shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes  ( transfer , remove )
    shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes
     He removed his children to the countryside
    He removed his children to the countryside
     Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city
    Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city
     Remove a case to another court
    remove a case to another court