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

transferring

verb

present participle of transfer

as in ceding

to give over the legal possession or ownership of Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

ceding
assigning
conveying
relinquishing
bequeathing
donating
deeding
leaving
moving
lending
entrusting
loaning
transmitting
alienating
renting
granting
leasing
disposing of
presenting
contributing
making over
aliening
surrendering
conferring
committing
bestowing
delivering
releasing
willing
commending
yielding
passing
consigning
trusting
letting
handing down
turning in
vesting
turning over
passing (down)
intrusting
handing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

expropriating

as in transmitting

to cause (something) to pass from one to another they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another

Synonyms & Similar Words

transmitting
spreading
giving
conveying
communicating
imparting
disseminating
propagating
conducting
delivering
transfusing
diffusing
broadcasting
surrendering
infecting
contaminating
turning over
poisoning
handing over
handing down
handing on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

catching
contracting
coming down (with)

as in sending

to cause to go or be taken from one place to another will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters

Synonyms & Similar Words

sending
transporting
transmitting
shipping
dispatching
shooting
delivering
consigning
conveying
importing
rendering
returning
giving
exporting
passing
launching
addressing
forwarding
advancing
presenting
packing (off)
donating
contributing
dropping
bestowing
handing over
resending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

receiving
obtaining
accepting
acquiring
getting
securing
gaining
earning
drawing
procuring
garnering

as in removing

to change the place or position of transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse

Synonyms & Similar Words

removing
moving
relocating
shifting
transporting
displacing
carrying
replacing
conveying
repositioning
hauling
transmitting
disturbing
transposing
dislocating
transplanting
driving
altering
modifying
supplanting
toting
superseding
budging
carting
lugging
remaking
revising
bearing
reworking
varying
remodeling
revamping
redoing
refashioning
making over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

securing
stabilizing
fixing
freezing
setting
anchoring
embedding
mooring
implanting
imbedding
rooting
entrenching
lodging
intrenching
engraining
ingraining

as in handing

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother

Synonyms & Similar Words

handing
leaving
giving
delegating
delivering
transmitting
relinquishing
entrusting
passing
loaning
granting
committing
distributing
recommending
assigning
consigning
trusting
commending
confiding
dividing
reposing
submitting
lending
conferring
dispersing
bequeathing
supplying
dispensing
vesting
intrusting
giving over
turning over
handing over
surrendering
furnishing
releasing
yielding
advancing
willing
retransmitting
turning in
redelivering
retransferring
handing in
handing down
handing on
dealing (out)
recommitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

holding
retaining
keeping
reserving
receiving
possessing
owning
withholding
taking
accepting
occupying
detaining
holding back
taking in
taking over

as in passing

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another transferred the ball to the running back

Synonyms & Similar Words

handing
passing
reaching
giving
carrying
relaying
handling
bucking
delivering
rendering
handing over
releasing
relinquishing
surrendering
yielding
bearing
ceding
pawing
fingering
giving up
turning over

单词	transferring
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 transferring verb present participle of transfer 1 as in ceding to give over the legal possession or ownership of Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ceding assigning conveying relinquishing bequeathing donating deeding leaving moving lending entrusting loaning transmitting alienating renting granting leasing disposing of presenting contributing making over aliening surrendering conferring committing bestowing delivering releasing willing commending yielding passing consigning trusting letting handing down turning in vesting turning over passing (down) intrusting handing over Antonyms & Near Antonyms expropriating 2 as in transmitting to cause (something) to pass from one to another they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another Synonyms & Similar Words transmitting spreading giving conveying communicating imparting disseminating propagating conducting delivering transfusing diffusing broadcasting surrendering infecting contaminating turning over poisoning handing over handing down handing on Antonyms & Near Antonyms catching contracting coming down (with) 3 as in sending to cause to go or be taken from one place to another will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters Synonyms & Similar Words sending transporting transmitting shipping dispatching shooting delivering consigning conveying importing rendering returning giving exporting passing launching addressing forwarding advancing presenting packing (off) donating contributing dropping bestowing handing over resending Antonyms & Near Antonyms receiving obtaining accepting acquiring getting securing gaining earning drawing procuring garnering See More 4 as in removing to change the place or position of transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse Synonyms & Similar Words removing moving relocating shifting transporting displacing carrying replacing conveying repositioning hauling transmitting disturbing transposing dislocating transplanting driving altering modifying supplanting toting superseding budging carting lugging remaking revising bearing reworking varying remodeling revamping redoing refashioning making over Antonyms & Near Antonyms securing stabilizing fixing freezing setting anchoring embedding mooring implanting imbedding rooting entrenching lodging intrenching engraining ingraining See More 5 as in handing to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother Synonyms & Similar Words handing leaving giving delegating delivering transmitting relinquishing entrusting passing loaning granting committing distributing recommending assigning consigning trusting commending confiding dividing reposing submitting lending conferring dispersing bequeathing supplying dispensing vesting intrusting giving over turning over handing over surrendering furnishing releasing yielding advancing willing retransmitting turning in redelivering retransferring handing in handing down handing on dealing (out) recommitting Antonyms & Near Antonyms holding retaining keeping reserving receiving possessing owning withholding taking accepting occupying detaining holding back taking in taking over See More 6 as in passing to shift possession of (something) from one person to another transferred the ball to the running back Synonyms & Similar Words handing passing reaching giving carrying relaying handling bucking delivering rendering handing over releasing relinquishing surrendering yielding bearing ceding pawing fingering giving up turning over
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