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British pronunciation
/tɹˈansfɜː/

Definition & Meaning of "transfer"

Transfer
01

the act of moving someone or something from one place, person, or situation to another

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The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.
The bank charged a fee for the transfer of funds to the international account.
02

the act of transfering something from one form to another

03

transferring ownership

04

a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation

What is a "transfer"?

A transfer is a type of ticket that allows a passenger to switch from one form of transportation to another without having to pay for a new ticket. For example, it may let someone travel on a bus and then continue their journey on a train, all for the same fare. Transfers make it easier for passengers to use different types of transport, like buses, trains, or trams, during their journey. The transfer usually has a time limit, meaning the person must switch vehicles within a certain period.

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
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The professor decided to transfer the student to a more advanced class.
Upon completing the project, the data analyst had to transfer the findings to the presentation team for final reports.
02

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

Intransitive: to transfer to sb/sth | to transfer between people
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Students often transfer from one school to another for various reasons.
The soccer player requested to transfer to another team for a chance to play in a more competitive league.
03

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
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After gaining expertise in marketing, she decided to transfer to the research and development department.
The company encourages employees to transfer between different teams to foster a dynamic work environment.
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
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The business owner decided to transfer ownership of the company to her daughter upon retirement.
The artist chose to transfer the copyright of his artwork to a museum for preservation and public display.
05

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

Transitive: to transfer a disease
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Individuals who fail to follow proper hygiene practices may transfer the virus to their colleagues.
Mosquitoes can transfer diseases like malaria by biting an infected person and then biting another individual.
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