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transfer

verb
ˈtrænsfər

Meaning

To move from one place to another; to hand over.
to move from one place to another; the action of moving something or someone to a different position
to move something or someone from one place to another

Example Sentences

Power transfer was necessary.

The company decided to transfer him to their branch office in London.

He transferred money to his friend's account.

Example Expressions

transfer ownership

Synonyms

shift, relocate, move, convey, transport, transmit, hand over
Entry 1
shift, relocate, move, convey, transport
Entry 2
move, relocate, shift, transport, convey
Entry 3
move, shift, relocate, transmit, hand over

Antonyms

retain, keep, hold, maintain, stay
Entry 1
retain, keep, hold, maintain
Entry 2
retain, keep, maintain, stay
Entry 3
retain, keep, hold

Collocations

bank transfer, data transfer, job transfer, transfer payment, transfer money, transfer data, transfer ownership, transfer files
Entry 2
bank transfer, data transfer, job transfer, transfer payment
Entry 3
transfer money, transfer data, transfer ownership, transfer files

Related Vocabularies

to align or position something relative to a particular point or direction
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
To comment critically or unfavorably.
to allow or give consent for something to happen
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

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