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Transfer Definition & Meaning

transfer
noun
  1. the act of moving something from one location to another
  2. someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another; "the best student was a transfer from LSU"
  3. the act of transfering something from one form to another; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"
  4. a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
  5. application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
  6. transferring ownership
verb
  1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
  2. move from one place to another; "transfer the data"; "transmit the news"; "transfer the patient to another hospital"
  3. lift and reset in another soil or situation; "Transplant the young rice plants"
  4. move around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"
  5. cause to change ownership; "I transferred my stock holdings to my children"
  6. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
  7. send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message"
  8. shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes; "He removed his children to the countryside"; "Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city"; "remove a case to another court"
  9. transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"

"Transfer" in song lyrics

See how transfer is used in real songs:

  • "IMAX, city-wide transfer"
    Aesop Rock — Citronella
  • "It's the Christ blood transfer!"
    The Cross Movement — Cypha Time
  • "'Cause you my driver and my transfer"
    Sarah Jones — Metaphor Play

Words that rhyme with transfer

Usage tips for "transfer"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "transfer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for transfer to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does transfer mean?
the act of moving something from one location to another someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another; "the best student was a transfer from LSU" the act of transfering something from one form to another
What part of speech is transfer?
Transfer is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does transfer have?
Transfer has 15 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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