transfer
trans
ˈtræns
trāns
fer
fɜr
fēr
/tɹˈansfɜː/

Definition & Meaning of "transfer"in English

Transfer
01

the action of taking something from one place to another

transfer definition and meaning
Examples
The files were ready for transfer to the new office.
02

the act of changing from one mode of transport, route, or location to another during a journey

transfer definition and meaning
Examples
The travel guide explained the transfer process between the two cities.
2.1

a ticket permitting a passenger to change from one conveyance to another

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03

the process of changing something from one form to another

Examples
The artist completed the transfer of the sketch onto canvas.
04

the act of moving ownership or legal rights from one person to another

Examples
The transfer of property was finalized at the registry office.
to transfer
01

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

Transitive: to transfer sb/sth to sb/sth
to transfer definition and meaning
Examples
The professor decided to transfer the student to a more advanced class.
02

to move from one department, occupation, or position to another within an organization or context

Intransitive: to transfer to a position | to transfer between people
to transfer definition and meaning
Examples
After gaining expertise in marketing, she decided to transfer to the research and development department.
03

to move from a place, situation, or person to another

Intransitive: to transfer to sb/sth | to transfer between people
Examples
Students often transfer from one school to another for various reasons.
04

to hand over or pass on something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, from one person or entity to another

Transitive: to transfer a property or rights to sb
Examples
The business owner decided to transfer ownership of the company to her daughter upon retirement.
05

to transmit a disease to another person or animal, which makes them infected with the same disease

Transitive: to transfer a disease
Examples
Individuals who fail to follow proper hygiene practices may transfer the virus to their colleagues.
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