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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He raced back to the inner lab and started to transfer the files.

From Literature

The winter transfer window opened on 1 January and closes on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.

From BBC

There is not a single documented case of the department’s releasing someone from state prison without offering to ensure a smooth transfer of custody.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In this context, a transfer fee of 13m euros will be paid to AS Roma."

From BBC

But since his failure to land a move to Manchester United at the end of the summer transfer window, the Argentina international has faced more scrutiny.

From BBC

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