transfer

/ˈtrænsfɜːr/
verbnounIntermediate
general

to move or convey something from one place to another

The company will transfer its headquarters to a new city.

This means the company's main office will move to a different location.

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Can be used for physical objects, information, or abstract concepts.

general

to change from one form, state, or condition to another

The energy was transferred from the battery to the device.

This describes how electrical energy moves from one source to another.

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Often used in scientific or technical contexts.

education

to move from one educational institution to another

He transferred to a university with a better program in his major.

This means he changed schools to continue his studies elsewhere.

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Common in academic contexts, especially for students changing schools.

⚖️Law💼Business
legalBusiness

to convey ownership or responsibility to another person or entity

The property was transferred to the new owner after the sale.

This means legal ownership of the property changed hands.

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Used in legal and business contexts to describe the conveyance of assets or duties.

Collocations

transfer moneyto move money from one account to anothertransfer filesto move digital files from one device to anothertransfer skillsto apply knowledge or abilities from one context to another

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Related Phrases

transfer of powerphrase
the process of handing over authority or control
transfer studentphrase
a student who moves from one school to another

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Transfer' is versatile and can be used in many contexts, from physical movement to abstract concepts like energy or information.

Gold Rule

Preposition Use

When using 'transfer' as a verb, always include 'to' or 'from' to specify direction.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'transférer', from Latin 'transferre' meaning 'to carry across'

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'transfer' is often followed by prepositions like 'to' or 'from' to indicate direction. In sports, it can refer to moving a player from one team to another.

Word Breakdown

trans-
across or beyond
prefix
+
-fer
to carry or bear
root
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