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transfer
/ˈtrænsfɜːr/
to move or convey from one place to another
She decided to transfer her savings to a new bank account.
This shows the action of moving money from one account to another.
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.
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.
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.
Common in academic contexts, especially for students changing schools.
LawBusiness
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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.
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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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
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