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transfer

1 of 2noun
/'trænsfɝ/
Forms:transfers
1

the action of taking something from one place to another

  • The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.
  • The bank charged a fee for the transfer of funds to the international account.
  • His transfer to the new department was finalized last week.
  • The transfer of property ownership required several legal documents to be signed.
  • We completed the transfer of the patient to a specialized care facility without any issues.
Synonyms:
transferraltransportationtransportconveyance
2

the act of changing from one mode of transport, route, or location to another during a journey

  • The travel guide explained the transfer process between the two cities.
  • She managed to catch the transfer to the subway just in time.
  • Our transfer from the ferry to the shuttle was delayed by bad weather.
  • During the transfer, passengers had to switch terminals at the airport.
  • We had a quick transfer from the train to the bus at the central station.
3

the process of changing something from one form to another

Synonyms:
transference
4

the act of moving ownership or legal rights from one person to another

Synonyms:
transference