transfer (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /trænˈsfɜːr/
Definition
To move from one place, person, or thing to another, or to cause someone or something to do this.
Examples
She decided to transfer her savings from her old bank to a new one.
The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit.
He will transfer to a different department next month.
How to Use transfer
- transfer to (prepositional phrase)
- To move to a different place, job, or situation. — "She will transfer to the London office next year."
- transfer from (prepositional phrase)
- To move from a previous place, job, or situation. — "He was transferred from the sales department to marketing."
- transfer between (prepositional phrase)
- To move something or someone from one of two or more places or situations to another. — "You can transfer money between your savings and checking accounts."
- transfer of (collocation)
- The act of moving something or someone. — "The transfer of power was peaceful."
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