Definitions for transfer

Definitions for (noun) transfer

Main entry: transfer, transference

Definition: the act of transfering something from one form to another

Usage: the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise


Main entry: conveyance, transfer, transferral, transport, transportation

Definition: the act of moving something from one location to another


Main entry: transfer, transference

Definition: transferring ownership


Main entry: transfer, transfer of training, carry-over

Definition: application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation


Main entry: transfer

Definition: a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances


Main entry: transfer, transferee

Definition: someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another

Usage: the best student was a transfer from LSU


Definitions for (verb) transfer

Main entry: transfer, transplant, transpose

Definition: transfer from one place or period to another

Usage: The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America


Main entry: channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport

Definition: send from one person or place to another

Usage: transmit a message


Main entry: transfer, transplant

Definition: lift and reset in another soil or situation

Usage: Transplant the young rice plants


Main entry: shift, transfer

Definition: move around

Usage: transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket


Main entry: remove, transfer

Definition: shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

Usage: He removed his children to the countryside; Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city; remove a case to another court


Main entry: transfer, change

Definition: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Usage: She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast


Main entry: transfer

Definition: cause to change ownership

Usage: I transferred my stock holdings to my children


Main entry: transfer

Definition: move from one place to another

Usage: transfer the data; transmit the news; transfer the patient to another hospital


Main entry: reassign, transfer

Definition: transfer somebody to a different position or location of work


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