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transfer Definition

trans·fer (trans′fər; for v., also trans fʉr′)

transitive verb -·ferred, -·fer·ring

  1. to convey, carry, remove, or send from one person, place, or position to another
  2. to make over or convey (property, title to property, etc.) to another
  3. to convey (a picture, design, etc.) from one surface to another by any of several processes

Etymology: ME transferren < L transferre < trans-, across + ferre, to bear

intransitive verb

  1. to transfer oneself or be transferred; move
  2. ☆ to withdraw from one school, college, course of study, etc. and be admitted to another
  3. ☆ to change from one bus, train, or streetcar to another, usually by presenting a transfer

noun

    1. a transferring or being transferred
    2. a means of transferring
  2. a thing or person that is transferred; specif., a picture or design transferred or to be transferred from one surface to another
  3. ☆ a ticket, provided free or at a small extra charge, entitling the bearer to change from one bus, train, or streetcar to another as specified
  4. ☆ a place for transferring
  5. ☆ a form or document effecting a transfer, as from one post or position to another
  6. ☆ a person who transfers or is transferred from one school, post, position, etc. to another
  7. Law
    1. the transferring of a title, right, etc. from one person to another
    2. the document effecting this

transfer Related Forms

trans·fer′·able adjective or trans·fer′·rable trans·fer′al noun or trans·fer′·ral trans·fer′·rer noun or Lawtrans·fer′or

transfer Synonyms

transfer

n.

  1. Ticket

    token, fare, check; see ticket 1.

  2. Recording

    variation, substitution, alteration; see change 2, shift 1.

  3. A document providing for a transfer, sense 2

    orders, instructions, assignment; see command 1, directions.

  4. Relocation

    transferal, removal, transference, change of residence.

transfer Synonyms

transfer

v.

  1. To carry

    transport, convey, shift; see carry 1.

  2. To assign

    sell, hand over, pass the buck*; see assign 1, give 1.

transfer Law Definition

n

Any and every method of removing something from one person or place to another; specifically, the handing over of possession or control of assets or title. Transfer may be affected by assignment, by delivery, by indorsement, and by operation of law.

v

the act of handing over possession or control.

transfer Usage Examples

Object

ownership: Accordingly this form transfers ownership of the intellectual property rights in your work to UCL.

Converse of object

  • facilitate: A number of stable factors can be identified which facilitate a statistically valid transfer of estimated WTP functions over time.
  • arrange: Day 12 Mon/Sat San Francisco to UK The tour escort will assist in arranging a transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

Adjective modifier

  • horizontal: I first pointed out the dangers of horizontal gene transfer to MAFF in a series of correspondence in 1996.
  • electronic: The easiest way to transfer money is by electronic transfer from your bank in your home country into your UK bank account.
  • exempt: You also have to remember that the nil rate band takes into account any potentially exempt transfers made during the previous seven years.

Modifies a noun

  • pricing: New proposals on transfer pricing and finance leasing will add to business costs.
  • deadline: Tony Pulis has managed to bolster the Argyle squad before today's 5pm transfer deadline.
  • window: With the transfer window rapidly approaching will we have to expect more schoolboy players to appear on the Derby County team sheet?
  • fee: Clubs will no longer receive transfer fees for players older than 23 years.

Noun used with modifier

  • heat: Hence the overall heat transfer performance of both types of material is expected to be similar.
  • airport: On day 12, your journey ends with your airport transfer.
  • gene: I first pointed out the dangers of horizontal gene transfer to MAFF in a series of correspondence in 1996.
  • balance: Asda is also offering 0 per cent on balance transfers for an introductory period of six months.
  • data: No mem usage / data transfer needed there at all!
  • stock: To transfer shares, you will need to complete a stock transfer form, which we can send to you.

Preposition: of

  • ownership: Assignment is the term given to the outright transfer of ownership of IPR from one person or party to another.
  • sovereignty: Hong Kong We are concerned that the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong to China should not damage civil rights in Hong Kong.

Preposition: from

airport: Transfers from airport: Go to bus lane outside terminal building Actual timings of transfers: 24 hours, every few minutes.

Preposition: by

conduction: Thermal Hydraulics & Nuclear Engineering ( 25 lectures ) Heat transfer by conduction, application to fuel elements.