Synonyms: 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
Similar words: change of state
Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
Synonyms: conveyance, transfer, transferral, transport, transportation
Definition: the act of moving something from one location to another
Similar words: movement
Definition: the act of changing the location of something
Usage: the movement of cargo onto the vessel
Synonyms: transfer, transference
Definition: transferring ownership
Similar words: transaction, dealing, dealings
Definition: the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
Usage: no transactions are possible without him; he has always been honest is his dealings with me
Synonyms: transfer, transfer of training, carry-over
Definition: application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
Similar words: learning, acquisition
Definition: the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
Usage: the child's acquisition of language
Synonyms: transfer
Definition: a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
Similar words: ticket
Definition: a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
Synonyms: transfer, transferee
Definition: someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
Usage: the best student was a transfer from LSU
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: transfer, transplant, transpose
Definition: transfer from one place or period to another
Usage: The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
Similar words: shift
Definition: move from one setting or context to another
Usage: shift the emphasis; shift one's attention
Synonyms: channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport
Definition: send from one person or place to another
Usage: transmit a message
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
Synonyms: transfer, transplant
Definition: lift and reset in another soil or situation
Usage: Transplant the young rice plants
Similar words: displace
Definition: cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Usage: the refugees were displaced by the war
Definition: move around
Usage: transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
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
Similar words: shift, transfer
Definition: move around
Usage: transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
Definition: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
Usage: She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move
Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast
Synonyms: transfer
Definition: move from one place to another
Usage: transfer the data; transmit the news; transfer the patient to another hospital
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
Definition: transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
Similar words: delegate, depute, designate, assign
Definition: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)