transfers (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtrænsfɜːrz/
Definition
The act of moving someone or something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Examples
The company announced the transfer of its headquarters to a new city.
She requested a transfer to a different department to gain more experience.
The transfer of funds between accounts is usually instantaneous.
How to Use transfers
- transfer to (prepositional phrase)
- To move from one place or situation to another. — "She hopes to transfer to a university closer to home."
- transfer from (prepositional phrase)
- To move from a previous place or situation. — "He transferred from the London office to the New York branch."
- transfer of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to describe the thing being moved or the act of moving it. — "The transfer of power was peaceful."
- transfer money (collocation)
- To move money from one account or person to another. — "I need to transfer money to my friend's account."
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