English

transfer

trænsˈfɜr, ˈtræns.fɝː, tɹænsˈfɝ, tɹænzˈfɜː, tɹɑːnsˈfɜː, ˈtɹænsfɝ, ˈtɹænzfɜː, ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː
Meaning: to move someone or something from one place to another
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈtræns.fɝː, tɹænsˈfɝ, tɹænzˈfɜː, tɹɑːnsˈfɜː, ˈtɹænsfɝ, ˈtɹænzfɜː, ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base transfer
3rd person singular present transfers
Present participle transferring
Past transferred
Will future will transfer
Going-to future going to transfer
Imperative negative don't transfer / do not transfer

Example sentences

He decided to transfer all his files to the new computer.
He decided to transfer all his files to the new computer.
The legal ownership of the property was transferred to the new buyer yesterday.
The legal ownership of the property was transferred to the new buyer yesterday.
The suspect was held in the local lockup overnight before being transferred to the county jail.
The suspect was held in the local lockup overnight before being transferred to the county jail.

Usage Notes

Used for moving data, people, money, or property from one location or owner to another.

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