transferring
trænsˈfɜːrɪŋ
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Definition of transferring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementin the process of being moved
  • The transferring cargo was carefully monitored.
moving relocating shifting
2.
businessin the process of changing ownership
  • The transferring property required legal documentation.
conveying handing over transmitting

Noun

generalthe act of moving something from one place to another
  • Transferring files between computers can take a long time.
lung capacity
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Origin of transferring

Latin, transferre (to carry across)

Terms with transferring included in their meaning

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bicycle component
chain transferring pedal power to bicycle wheels
organization
enumerate items while organizing or transferring them
machinery
strip in a machine transferring motion
data transfer
related to the process of transferring data
business
related to transferring ownership to private hands
sale cost
fee for transferring ownership or rights
medical
process of transferring organs or tissues
technology
method of transferring data between programs

Examples of transferring in a sentence

  • Transferring data can be vulnerable to breaches.
  • The transferring assets were evaluated by the auditor.
  • We reviewed the transferring shares before the meeting.
  • Transferring the patient to the ICU required three nurses and a stretcher.
  • Transferring funds between accounts is instant with the bank’s app.

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  1. French:en cours de transfert, transfert, ...
  2. German:transportierte, Übertragung, ...
  3. Italian:in trasferimento, trasferimento, ...
  4. Spanish:transferido, transferencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:em transferência, transferência, ...
  6. Chinese:转运中的, 转移, ...
  7. Japanese:移動中の, 転送, ...
  8. Arabic:قَيْد النَّقْل, نَقْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּעֲבָר, הַעֲבָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:перемещаемый, перемещение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переміщуваний, передавання, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थानांतरित, स्थानांतरण, ...
transfer
ˈtrænsfɜːr
transferred

Definition of transfer - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
change vehiclesintr.change from one vehicle or transportation line to anotherintr.
  • He transferred to another bus at the station..
change shift switch
2.
datatr.copy information to a different mediumtr.
  • Transfer the photos to your computer.
move relocate transmit
3.
legaltr.legally change the ownership of property or rightstr.
  • They transferred the title of the house to their son..
assign convey relinquish

Noun

1.
movementact of moving something from one place to another
  • The transfer of goods was completed successfully.
movement relocation shift
2.
transportationinstance of changing from one vehicle to another
  • He made a quick transfer at the station.
changeover switch
3.
transportationUSticket allowing a passenger to change routesUS
  • She used a transfer to switch buses.
pass voucher
4.
sportsplayer moving from one team to another
  • The transfer was the highlight of the season.
move trade
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Expressions with transfer

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hand over leadership or control to another person
She transferred the torch to the new team leader.
process of sending money via a bank
The bank transfer took two days to complete.
public transport ticket allowing travel without extra cost
The bus pass includes a free transfer to the subway.
student who changes schools
As a transfer student, he had to adjust to the new curriculum.
using a method that moves money between bank accounts
She paid the bill by bank transfer.
direct payment of money from one person, group, or institution to another
The charity provided a monthly cash transfer to families in need.

Origin of transfer

Latin, trans (across) + ferre (to carry)

Examples of transfer in a sentence

  • We had to transfer to a different train.
  • You can transfer files via Bluetooth.
  • Transfer the data to a USB drive for backup.
  • She transferred the car ownership to her daughter.
  • The company transferred the patent rights to a new owner.
  • She plans to transfer to a new department.

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  1. French:transférer, transfert, ...
  2. German:umsteigen, Transport, ...
  3. Italian:cambiare, trasferimento, ...
  4. Spanish:cambiar, transferencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer transbordo, transferência, ...
  6. Chinese:换乘, 搬运, ...
  7. Japanese:乗り換える, 移送, ...
  8. Arabic:انْتَقَلَ إِلَى, نَقْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַעֲבֹור, הַעֲבָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:пересаживаться, перемещение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пересідати, переміщення, ...
  12. Hindi:गाड़ी बदलना, स्थानांतरण, ...
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