transfer transfer /ˈtrænsfɝ/

noun

1. () The act of moving something from one location to another  ( conveyance , transferral , transport , transfer , transportation )
   the act of moving something from one location to another
     He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
   He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
   
2. () The act of transfering something from one form to another  ( transference , transfer )
   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
   the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise
   
3. () Someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another  ( transferee , transfer )
   someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
    The best student was a transfer from LSU
   the best student was a transfer from LSU
   
4. Transferring ownership  ( transfer , transference )
   transferring ownership
   
5. Application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation  ( transfer , transfer of training , carry-over )
   application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
   
6. A ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances  ( transfer )
   a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
   

verb

1. () Lift and reset in another soil or situation  ( transplant , transfer )
   lift and reset in another soil or situation
    Transplant the young rice plants
   Transplant the young rice plants
   
2. () Move from one place to another  ( transfer )
   move from one place to another
    Transfer the data
   transfer the data
    Transmit the news
   transmit the news
    Transfer the patient to another hospital
   transfer the patient to another hospital
   
3. () Transfer somebody to a different position or location of work  ( reassign , transfer )
   transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
     Sarah decided to transfer to a different university to pursue her desired course of study.
   Sarah decided to transfer to a different university to pursue her desired course of study.
   
4. () Move around  ( shift , transfer )
   move around
    Transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
   transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket
   
5. () Send from one person or place to another  ( channel , channelise [British] , channelize , transfer , transmit , transport )
   send from one person or place to another
    Transmit a message
   transmit a message
   
6. () Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another  ( transfer , change )
   change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
    She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
   She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
   
7. () Cause to change ownership  ( transfer )
   cause to change ownership
    I transferred my stock holdings to my children
   I transferred my stock holdings to my children
   
8. Transfer from one place or period to another  ( transfer , transplant , transpose )
   transfer from one place or period to another
    The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
   The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
   
9. Shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes  ( transfer , remove )
   shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes
    He removed his children to the countryside
   He removed his children to the countryside
    Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city
   Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city
    Remove a case to another court
   remove a case to another court