To give what is needed or desired
To transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the movement of information from one to another
“An official statement may be necessary to prevent any transfer of rumors.”
(computing) Plural for the movement of (digital) data from one to another
“Is the transfer of files between the two servers complete?”
Plural for 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.”
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