transfer

[trans-fur, trans-fer, trans-fer] / trænsˈfɜr, ˈtræns fər, ˈtræns fər /

NOUN

change of possession

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deportation relocation removal transmission

STRONG

alteration assignment conduction convection displacement move relegation shift substitution transference translation transmittal transposition variation

Antonyms

STRONG

stagnation

WEAK

hold keeping

VERB

pass possession to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign bring carry cede change convert deliver dispatch ferry find give hand over move pass on provide relocate remove sell send shift ship supply transmit transport turn over

STRONG

bear cart consign convey deed delegate dislocate dispense displace disturb express feed forward hand haul lug mail metamorphose post relegate shoulder taxi tote transfigure translate transmogrify transmute transplant transpose

WEAK

make over pass the buck sign over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail fight fix hold hold back keep lose persist receive remain retain stay take withhold

STRONG

maintain order refuse stagnate

Example Sentences

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She went on to say "we are no longer putting patients on the waiting list for transfer who are just straightforward dying", focusing only on those with complex needs.

From BBC

Authorities managed to evacuate 12 people -- all unhurt -- and transfer them to a local hospital, he said.

From Barron's

Marshals, he was immediately transferred to ICE custody on Nov. 24, pursuant to a detainer.

From Los Angeles Times

Like their manager, the club's supporters will hope for action in the forthcoming transfer window to prevent a positive start to the season from fizzling out.

From BBC

This latest procedure comes after the 70-year-old successfully underwent surgery for a double hernia earlier this week, after being granted permission to be transferred to hospital.

From BBC

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