Transfer Definition
transfer
noun
- 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; "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"
- a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
- application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
- transferring ownership
verb
- transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
- move from one place to another; "transfer the data"; "transmit the news"; "transfer the patient to another hospital"
- lift and reset in another soil or situation; "Transplant the young rice plants"
- move around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"
- cause to change ownership; "I transferred my stock holdings to my children"
- change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
- send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message"
- 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"
- 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:
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"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.