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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“A lady from Ermelo was transferred to the sewing detail today. When I introduced myself, she said, ‘Another one!’”

From Literature

How many of those, if they are already filling out a bracket, will take extra time to sign up for a Kalshi account and transfer their picks over?

From MarketWatch

Former Chelsea senior executive Christian Purslow believes the Premier League has been "way too generous" in its punishment of the club for making secret payments relating to transfers.

From BBC

We hate the fees and interest, so after some research we opened a new Citi card in my name to transfer the balance, but the limit is only $6,600.

From MarketWatch

In the agreement, facilitated by the Iranian company Sahara Thunder, Iran sought to transfer the technology, materials, and know-how needed External link to produce a variant of its now-infamous Shahed-136 drone inside Russia.

From Barron's

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