transfer

verb
UK: /ˈtræns.fɜː/
US: /ˈtræns.fɝː/

  1. To move something from one place to another.

    1. I will transfer the files to my computer very soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to transfer John to the new branch in another city. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move from one job, school, or course to another.

    1. Can I transfer to another department inside the company? [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to transfer to a university that offered a better program for her interests. [ ] [ ]

  3. To give something to someone else.

    1. I will transfer money to your account after you give me the details. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old painting was transferred to the museum's collection for preservation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

move assign hand over shift relocate transmit convey
transfer noun

  1. The act of moving someone or something from one place to another.

    1. The transfer was completed yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The employee's transfer to the new office caused some adjustments to his schedule. [ ] [ ]

  2. A ticket that allows a passenger to change from one bus or train to another without paying again.

    1. Can I have a transfer, please? [ ] [ ]
    2. The bus driver provided a transfer, allowing her to continue her journey on the next route. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of giving something, especially property or money, to someone else.

    1. This transfer requires a signature. [ ] [ ]
    2. The legal transfer of the property ownership was finalized this morning. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transfer" in English means: To move something from one place to another., To move from one job, school, or course to another., To give something to someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "transfer" is /ˈtræns.fɜː/ in British English and /ˈtræns.fɝː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transfer": move, assign, hand over, shift, relocate, transmit, convey.

Example usage of "transfer": "I will transfer the files to my computer very soon.". More examples on the page.