transfer

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verb

trans·fer tran(t)s-ˈfər How to pronounce transfer (audio)

ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər

transferred; transferring

transitive verb

: to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift

: to cause to pass from one to another : transmit

: transform, change

: to make over the possession or control of : convey

: to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contact

intransitive verb

: to move to a different place, region, or situation

especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another

: to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

transferability

(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌfər-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce transfer (audio)

noun

transferable adjective

or less commonly transferrable

tran(t)s-ˈfər-ə-bəl How to pronounce transfer (audio)

transferal

tran(t)s-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce transfer (audio)

noun

transferrer

tran(t)s-ˈfər-ər How to pronounce transfer (audio)

noun

transfer

2 of 2

noun

trans·fer ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər How to pronounce transfer (audio)

: conveyance of right, title, or interest in real or personal property from one person to another

: removal or acquisition of property by mere delivery with intent to transfer title

: an act, process, or instance of transferring : transference sense 2

: the carryover or generalization of learned responses from one type of situation to another

: one that transfers or is transferred

especially : a graphic image transferred by contact from one surface to another

: a place where a transfer is made (as of trains to ferries or as where one form of power is changed to another)

: a ticket entitling a passenger on a public conveyance to continue the trip on another route

Example Sentences

Verb We transferred the baby's car seat to the other car. The patient was transferred to a different hospital. transfer data on the hard drive to a disk He transferred my call to another line. The virus is transferred by mosquitoes. He transferred control of the company to his son. She was able to transfer her organizational skills to her new job. Her skills transferred well to her new job. Noun We switched to another car, and the transfer only took a few minutes. They arranged for a transfer of the prisoner to a different prison. a material that reduces heat transfer speeding up data transfer between computers We are doing everything possible to ensure a smooth transfer to the new system. a transfer by deed or will a transfer to the home office My overseas transfer has been approved. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Takacs said his relationship with Jurkovec at Notre Dame was a driving force in his decision to transfer to BC.

Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or allow the mixture to cool, about 10 minutes, and then transfer to a regular blender and blend in batches.

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Of particular concern are joint ventures where U.S. companies transfer knowledge or technology to Chinese partners and Silicon Valley venture-capital firms that invest in China through their U.S. funds or China affiliates.

John D. Mckinnon, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One possible replacement floated by Republicans is to transfer the commission's duties to the secretary of state’s office.

Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Aim for about 4 minutes and plunge evenly (not too fast, not too slow) and then transfer all the coffee to another pot or mug.

Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Harrison rejected Garland’s motion and also rejected Garland’s request to transfer the case to a different judge.

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 The biggest pull is Oklahoma transfer Spencer Rattler, who represents a major upgrade at the position.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 If Bryant does get the starting nod, Prater will certainly be faced with a decision to stay or transfer after this season.

Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2022

Noun

Akron is trying to rebuild its culture the old-fashioned way — through the transfer portal.

Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Ewars was at Ohio State, but Texas lifted him out of Columbus with the transfer portal.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 To make room for Ibekwe, third-year forward Isaiah Johnson has entered the transfer portal.

Nick Daschel | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Toles entered the transfer portal on Aug. 11 and was recruited by, among others, Boston College, Colorado and Penn State.

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 Attrition from the previous coaching staff forced Norvell to rely heavily on the transfer portal, bringing in 35 new players over the past three seasons.

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Georgia Tech lost 16 players to the transfer portal this off-season, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who made his debut with No. 1 ranked Alabama on Saturday.

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Read full article Between radical conference realignment, the transfer portal, NIL (name, image, and likeness) money for players, and now a 12-team playoff, college football is almost unrecognizable.

Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The next day, Incarnate Word’s breakout quarterback, Cameron Ward, entered the transfer portal.

Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

transfer 1 of 2

verb

trans·fer trans-ˈfər How to pronounce transfer (audio)

transferred; transferring

: to move from one person or place to another

Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool.

: to pass or cause to pass from one person, place, or condition to another

If only he could transfer his thoughts to her mind.

: to move to a different place, region, or job

I'm transferring to a smaller college.

: to give over the possession or ownership of

He transferred the house to the new owners.

: to copy (as by printing) from one surface to another by contact

: to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

transfer

2 of 2

noun

trans·fer ˈtrans-ˌfər How to pronounce transfer (audio)

: the act of giving over right, title, or interest in property to another person or other persons

: an act or process of moving someone or something from one place to another

: someone who has changed schools

: a ticket allowing a passenger on a bus or train to continue the journey on another route without paying more fare

单词	transferable
释义	transfer 1 of 2 verb trans·fer tran(t)s-ˈfər ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər transferred; transferring transitive verb 1 a : to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift b : to cause to pass from one to another : transmit c : transform, change 2 : to make over the possession or control of : convey 3 : to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contact intransitive verb 1 : to move to a different place, region, or situation especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another 2 : to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another transferability (ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌfər-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun transferable adjective or less commonly transferrable tran(t)s-ˈfər-ə-bəl transferal tran(t)s-ˈfər-əl noun transferrer tran(t)s-ˈfər-ər noun transfer 2 of 2 noun trans·fer ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər 1 a : conveyance of right, title, or interest in real or personal property from one person to another b : removal or acquisition of property by mere delivery with intent to transfer title 2 a : an act, process, or instance of transferring : transference sense 2 b : the carryover or generalization of learned responses from one type of situation to another 3 : one that transfers or is transferred especially : a graphic image transferred by contact from one surface to another 4 : a place where a transfer is made (as of trains to ferries or as where one form of power is changed to another) 5 : a ticket entitling a passenger on a public conveyance to continue the trip on another route Synonyms Verb alien alienate assign cede convey deed make over See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb We transferred the baby's car seat to the other car. The patient was transferred to a different hospital. transfer data on the hard drive to a disk He transferred my call to another line. The virus is transferred by mosquitoes. He transferred control of the company to his son. She was able to transfer her organizational skills to her new job. Her skills transferred well to her new job. Noun We switched to another car, and the transfer only took a few minutes. They arranged for a transfer of the prisoner to a different prison. a material that reduces heat transfer speeding up data transfer between computers We are doing everything possible to ensure a smooth transfer to the new system. a transfer by deed or will a transfer to the home office My overseas transfer has been approved. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Takacs said his relationship with Jurkovec at Notre Dame was a driving force in his decision to transfer to BC. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, or allow the mixture to cool, about 10 minutes, and then transfer to a regular blender and blend in batches. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Of particular concern are joint ventures where U.S. companies transfer knowledge or technology to Chinese partners and Silicon Valley venture-capital firms that invest in China through their U.S. funds or China affiliates. John D. Mckinnon, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One possible replacement floated by Republicans is to transfer the commission's duties to the secretary of state’s office. Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Aim for about 4 minutes and plunge evenly (not too fast, not too slow) and then transfer all the coffee to another pot or mug. Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Harrison rejected Garland’s motion and also rejected Garland’s request to transfer the case to a different judge. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 The biggest pull is Oklahoma transfer Spencer Rattler, who represents a major upgrade at the position. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022 If Bryant does get the starting nod, Prater will certainly be faced with a decision to stay or transfer after this season. Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2022 Noun Akron is trying to rebuild its culture the old-fashioned way — through the transfer portal. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2022 Ewars was at Ohio State, but Texas lifted him out of Columbus with the transfer portal. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 To make room for Ibekwe, third-year forward Isaiah Johnson has entered the transfer portal. Nick Daschel \| The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Toles entered the transfer portal on Aug. 11 and was recruited by, among others, Boston College, Colorado and Penn State. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 Attrition from the previous coaching staff forced Norvell to rely heavily on the transfer portal, bringing in 35 new players over the past three seasons. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Georgia Tech lost 16 players to the transfer portal this off-season, including running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who made his debut with No. 1 ranked Alabama on Saturday. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Read full article Between radical conference realignment, the transfer portal, NIL (name, image, and likeness) money for players, and now a 12-team playoff, college football is almost unrecognizable. Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The next day, Incarnate Word’s breakout quarterback, Cameron Ward, entered the transfer portal. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English transferren, from Anglo-French transferrer, from Latin transferre, from trans- + ferre to carry — more at bear First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing transfer embryo transfer hypertext transfer protocol electronic funds transfer passive transfer transfer factor negative transfer zygote intrafallopian transfer gamete intrafallopian transfer co-transfer transfer RNA transfer payment asynchronous transfer mode wire transfer transfer station See More embryo transfer hypertext transfer protocol electronic funds transfer passive transfer transfer factor negative transfer zygote intrafallopian transfer gamete intrafallopian transfer co-transfer transfer RNA transfer payment asynchronous transfer mode wire transfer transfer station See More Kids Definition transfer 1 of 2 verb trans·fer trans-ˈfər transferred; transferring 1 : to move from one person or place to another Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool. 2 : to pass or cause to pass from one person, place, or condition to another If only he could transfer his thoughts to her mind. 3 : to move to a different place, region, or job I'm transferring to a smaller college. 4 : to give over the possession or ownership of He transferred the house to the new owners. 5 : to copy (as by printing) from one surface to another by contact 6 : to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another transfer 2 of 2 noun trans·fer ˈtrans-ˌfər 1 : the act of giving over right, title, or interest in property to another person or other persons 2 : an act or process of moving someone or something from one place to another 3 : someone who has changed schools 4 : a ticket allowing a passenger on a bus or train to continue the journey on another route without paying more fare Medical Definition transfer noun trans·fer ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər 1 : transference 2 : the carryover or generalization of learned responses from one type of situation to another see negative transfer Legal Definition transfer 1 of 2 transitive verb trans·fer trans-ˈfər, ˈtrans-ˌfər transferred; transferring : to cause a transfer of transfer 2 of 2 noun trans·fer ˈtrans-ˌfər 1 : a conveyance of a right, title, or interest in real or personal property from one person or entity to another 2 : a passing of something from one to another transfer of venue the transfer of power transferable adjective variants also transferrable as in transportable capable of being taken from one place to another by public carrier supplemental charges for oversized transferable goods like pianos Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance transportable transmittable addressable shippable mailable Antonyms & Near Antonyms receivable nontransferable
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