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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Now he’s passing along those lessons to younger players in a transfer of generational knowledge across the Chargers’ locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

However, his comments after the Leeds game have put a question mark over his Liverpool future, especially with Saudi Pro League clubs interested in him and the January transfer window coming up.

From BBC

Regarding the transfer portal, Riley said he plans to be less reliant on it than in previous years.

From Los Angeles Times

Bannan said "it would be great" if a takeover is completed in time for next month's transfer window.

From BBC

Suddenly, Golding had to do more than scramble to hire new staff, keep recruits from defecting, and convince players not to transfer to other schools.

From The Wall Street Journal

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