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transfer

UStrans-FUR/tɹænsˈfɚ/trahns-FUR/tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/
As a nounTRANS-fur

Verbtransfers, transferring, transferred

Noun pluraltransfers

14 meanings of transfer

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  1. 1
    relocateverbtransitive or intransitive
    To move something or someone to a different place, person, or group, or to move there yourself.

    Like passing a ball from your hands into someone else's.

    You can transfer the photos to your phone.

    He transferred his bag to the other hand.

    UsageSay transfer something from one place to another.

    Similarmove, shift

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  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    Moving something, or one time something is moved, from one place or person to another.

    The transfer of money between banks is usually quick.

    Good packing makes the transfer of fragile items safer.

    UsageOften the transfer of something: the transfer of money.

    Similarmove

  3. 3
    ownershipverbtransitive
    To legally pass ownership or official control of something to someone else.

    She transferred the house to her daughter.

    Before he retired, he chose to transfer the family farm to his son.

    UsageOften used like this: the house was transferred to her.

    Similarassign, convey, cede, deed

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  4. 4
    newcomernouncountable
    A person who has moved from one team, school, or group to another.

    Like a new student who joins your class from another school.

    The new transfer scored in his first game for the club.

    Our team signed two transfers from other clubs this year.

    UsageOften a transfer from another team or school.

    Note
  5. 5
    change of vehiclenouncountable
    A time when you get off one bus or train and onto another to keep going.

    The trip needs one transfer at the main station.

    Your ticket includes a free transfer to the bus.

    UsageSay a transfer at a station. A free transfer costs nothing more.

    Similarchange, connection

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  6. 6
    to change vehiclesverbintransitive
    To get off one bus or train and onto another to continue your trip.

    You can transfer to the green line at the next station.

    We transferred to a bus after the train ride.

    UsageSay transfer to a bus or line at a station.

    Similarchange, switch, connect

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Origin

From Latin trānsferō, meaning "I bear across".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact

  • Transfer derives from Latin trānsferō, meaning “I bear across”. en.wiktionary.org