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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But the president retained the discretion to transfer weapons and material back to the military as needed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Player quality and outgoing transfers meant these moments became less frequent in Carrick's final season.

From BBC

He looked set to join Arne Slot's side on 1 September but the £35m deal fell through in the final hours of transfer deadline day, with Guehi having already started a medical.

From BBC

The England defender, 25, was close to joining Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September before the move collapsed.

From Barron's

Private-equity firms have also been holding on to their portfolio companies for longer, often transferring them into new “secondary” funds instead of selling to another firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

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