Transfer

Definition

Transfer refers to the act or process of moving someone or something from one place, person, or situation to another.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /trænsˈfɜr/, /trænsˈfər/
• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈtræns.fɜr/
• Respelling: trans-FUR (verb), TRANS-fur (noun)

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /trænsˈfɜː/, /trɑːnsˈfɜː/
• IPA Pronunciation (noun): /ˈtræns.fɜː/
• Respelling: trans-FUR (verb), TRANS-fur (noun)

Etymology

The word "transfer" originates from the Latin "transferre," meaning "to carry across," formed by combining "trans-" (across) and "ferre" (to carry). It entered Middle English through Old French "transferer."

Derivatives

• Transference (noun)
• Transferable (adjective)
• Transferred (verb/adjective)
• Transferee (noun)
• Transferor (noun)

Synonyms

• Move
• Shift
• Relocate

Antonyms

• Retain
• Keep
• Stay

Usage

The verb "transfer" is used to describe the action of moving something or someone, as in "He transferred the files to a new folder." The noun "transfer" refers to the process or act, as in "The transfer of ownership was completed yesterday."

Related Terms

• Transmission: The act of passing something from one to another.
• Conveyance: The act of transporting something.
• Reassignment: The act of moving someone to a different position or location.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To move or carry something from one place to another: Refers to physical relocation.
  • Example: "They transferred the patient to another hospital."
• To shift ownership or control: Refers to changing possession or responsibility.
  • Example: "The property was transferred to her name."
• To change from one state, form, or system to another: Refers to conversions or adaptations.
  • Example: "The data was transferred into a readable format."

Noun

• The act of moving or shifting something: Refers to the process of transfer.
  • Example: "The transfer of power occurred smoothly."
• Something that is moved or transferred: Refers to the object or item being relocated.
  • Example: "The bank processed the transfer of funds."