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transfer - Dictionary definition and meaning for transfer

TRANSFER

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  • (noun) 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"

    synonyms : transference
  • (noun) the act of moving something from one location to another

    synonyms : conveyance , transferral , transport , transportation

    he was involved in the conveyance of the goods. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) transferring ownership

    synonyms : transference
  • (noun) application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation

    synonyms : carry-over , transfer of training
  • (noun) a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances

  • (noun) someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another

    "the best student was a transfer from LSU"

    synonyms : transferee
  • (verb) transfer from one place or period to another

    "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America"

    synonyms : transplant , transpose
  • (verb) send from one person or place to another

    "transmit a message"

    synonyms : channel , channelise , channelize , transmit , transport
  • (verb) lift and reset in another soil or situation

    "Transplant the young rice plants"

    synonyms : transplant
  • (verb) move around

    "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"

    synonyms : shift
  • (verb) 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"

    synonyms : remove
  • (verb) change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

    "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

    synonyms : change
  • (verb) cause to change ownership

    "I transferred my stock holdings to my children"

  • (verb) move from one place to another

    "transfer the data", "transmit the news", "transfer the patient to another hospital"

  • (verb) transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

    synonyms : reassign

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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