To physically move from one place to another
“We need to transfer the furniture onto the truck, and then into the new apartment.”
To transport from one place to another, such as by a vehicle or vessel
“Large trucks transfer the packages to delivery depots.”
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 spread or pass something from one person to another
“Do you have strategies in place to accurately transfer this knowledge from one generation or location of workers to another?”
(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 deal or trade in something, typically illegal
To lead or turn to a different direction
To move or relocate to a different place (of residence or work)
To dismiss from a job
To transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
To record or write something, typically to another medium from the original
To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment
To transfer ownership or sell something
To move a growing plant from one pot to a larger one to allow for further growth
To unload or discharge, typically cargo
To move or travel to another place or region
To travel regularly between two or more places
To redistribute or reallocate
To separate from a larger group
To change another's belief, especially regarding religion
To transfer a suspect to another country or state
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 act of ceding or handing over something, or that which is ceded
The movement of people or things from one place to another
The process of changing, or causing something to change, from one form to another
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another
The distribution, transfer or allocation of assets
The act of inputting data into a computer
The transference of a power or right from one body to another
A giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another as part of commerce
The flow of a fluid, radiant energy, or particles across a given area
A referral of a case back to another (especially a lower) court of law
The imparting or exchange of information
Temporary secondment to an organization
An adhesive label or decal
A redistribution of income in the market system initiated by a government, such as welfare
The act by which an employee is hired
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control
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