transfer — to move from one place, person, or situation to another
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move from one place, person, or situation to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænsfər/
Example Sentences
- My friend had to transfer schools because his dad got transferred to Antarctica for penguin research.
- Can you transfer this call? I think they want to order pizza, not discuss nuclear physics.
- I'll transfer the files to your computer after I finish transferring my lunch to my stomach.
transfer
VERB[/ˈtrænsfər/]
to move from one place, person, or situation to another
The paramedics transferred the patient from the ambulance to the emergency room.
The employees transferred to a new office in another city. (TRANSFER → “TRANS-FER!” → travel far to a new office)
She prepared her boxes and transfer papers before moving to share a new home in another city.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transferre', composed of 'trans-' (across) and 'ferre' (to carry or bear). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'transferer'.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + fer (carry/bear) + -ure (noun suffix) = transfer
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend had to transfer schools because his dad got transferred to Antarctica for penguin research.”
“Can you transfer this call? I think they want to order pizza, not discuss nuclear physics.”
“I'll transfer the files to your computer after I finish transferring my lunch to my stomach.”
“Students can transfer credits from their previous university.”
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