Transferred: meaning, definitions and examples
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transferred
[ trænsˈfɜːrd ]
action of moving
Transferred refers to the act of moving something from one place or person to another. In a general sense, it can apply to various contexts such as physical objects, data, or responsibilities.
Synonyms
conveyed, moved, relocated, shifted.
Examples of usage
- The patient was transferred to another hospital.
- She transferred her files to a new computer.
- He transferred ownership of the property.
in sports and academics
In a sports or academic context, transferred often implies changing affiliation, such as moving from one sports team or educational institution to another. This can denote a change in eligibility or membership.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He transferred to a different university for better opportunities.
- She transferred to a new team after the season ended.
- The player was transferred to a rival club.
Translations
Translations of the word "transferred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transferido
🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित
🇩🇪 übertragen
🇮🇩 ditransfer
🇺🇦 перенесено
🇵🇱 przeniesiony
🇯🇵 転送された
🇫🇷 transféré
🇪🇸 transferido
🇹🇷 aktarıldı
🇰🇷 전송된
🇸🇦 تم النقل
🇨🇿 přenesen
🇸🇰 prenesený
🇨🇳 转移
🇸🇮 preneseno
🇮🇸 flutt
🇰🇿 аударылды
🇬🇪 გადატანილი
🇦🇿 köçürüldü
🇲🇽 transferido
Etymology
The word 'transferred' originates from the Latin verb 'transferre', which means 'to carry across'. This Latin term is composed of 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'ferre' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'. The term evolved through Middle English before solidifying into its modern form as a past participle in English. 'Transfer' started to be used in various contexts, including in legal and fiscal domains, to refer to the movement of rights, obligations, or properties. Over time, the application of the term broadened to include a range of situations, from academic transfers in educational systems to financial transactions, reflecting the flexibility and broad applicability of the concept of moving or conveying from one entity to another.