To physically move from one place to another
“We need to transfer the furniture onto the truck, and then into the new apartment.”
To arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
“The company will transfer its marketing operations to an external consultancy.”
To pass information from one to another
“It's very important that you transfer this important message to them.”
(computing) To move digital data or files from one device to another
“Transfer the relevant files onto this USB flash drive.”
To convey the impression of (something) from one surface to another
“They then transfer the drawings or engravings to a lithographic stone.”
To direct towards a particular direction, end or object
To give up (power or territory)
(in psychoanalytic theory) To divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
To change the emphasis, direction, or focus of
To transport by air
(of an insurer) To transfer (all or part of a risk) to another insurer
To dismiss from a job
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
To transfer temporarily to alternative employment
To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment
Deal or trade in something, typically illegal
To separate from a larger group
To move a growing plant from one pot to a larger one to allow for further growth
To unload or discharge, typically cargo
To put (food) on to a dish ready for eating
Be transferred
Transfer to another medium
To flow rapidly in a steady stream
Supersede and replace
Move, travel to another place
Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed
Travel regularly between two or more places
To change another's belief, especially regarding religion
To implant or insert something, especially something organic
(computing) To manipulate data or information with a computer or software
An act of moving something or someone to another place or position
“We had so much more space in our kitchen after the transfer of clutter into our basement.”
The act of arranging for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
“The transfer of responsibilities from lazy Joe to hardworking Bill has been a great success.”
The movement of information from one to another
“An official statement may be necessary to prevent any transfer of rumors.”
(computing) The movement of (digital) data from one to another
“Is the transfer of files between the two servers complete?”
Legal or official documentation approving or finalizing the conveyance of property from one person to another
“Both parties must agree to, and sign, the transfer.”
The sale of shares, property, or other assets
The transference of a power or right from one body to another
That which is ceded
A giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another as part of commerce
The rate of flow of a fluid, radiant energy, or particles across a given area
Mutual communication
The act by which an employee is hired
An adhesive label or decal
The act or process of transferring someone or something to another, of sending by reference, or referring
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control
A redistribution of income in the market system initiated by a government, such as welfare, social security, etc.
The sending of a matter to an authority for decision or consideration
Temporary secondment to an organization
A transfer, especially the making over of legal title or ownership to another
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another
The act of selling
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift
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