transfer

/tɹˈansfɜː/

/ˈtɹænsfɝ/, /tɹænsˈfɝ/

[noun] [verb]

Transfer

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : conveyance

transferral

transport

transportation

the act of transfering something from one form to another

synonyms : transference

someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another

synonyms : transferee

transferring ownership

synonyms : transference

application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation

synonyms : carry-over

transfer of training

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

to transfer

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

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

synonyms : transplant

transpose

lift and reset in another soil or situation

synonyms : transplant

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

synonyms : reassign

move around

synonyms : shift

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

synonyms : channel

change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

synonyms : change

cause to change ownership

shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

synonyms : remove

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

Examples

1. He transferred the audio file from his phone to the computer.

2. The airline lost my baggage during the transfer, but they delivered it to my hotel the next day.

3. Please hold the line, and I'll transfer you to the right department.

4. I need to format my external hard drive before transferring files to it.

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