Transferring: meaning, definitions and examples

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transferring

 

[ หˆtrรฆnsfษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

money

The action or process of transferring something from one place to another.

Synonyms

moving, relocating, shifting.

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Word Description / Examples
transferring

Use when talking about moving something from one place to another, especially data, money, or responsibilities.

  • She is transferring files to the new computer.
  • They are transferring the funds to my bank account.
moving

Use when describing the action of changing the position of objects, people, or even events to a different place.

  • We are moving to a new house next month.
  • They were moving the furniture to the other room.
shifting

Use when talking about changing the position of something slightly, or changing one's focus or attitude. Often implies a change in perception or priorities.

  • She kept shifting in her seat during the meeting.
  • The company is shifting its focus to digital marketing.
relocating

Use when referring to changing one's place of residence or business, implying a more permanent change.

  • He is relocating to another city for his new job.
  • The company is relocating its headquarters to a bigger building.

Examples of usage

  • The transferring of funds between accounts.
  • She completed the transferring of ownership of the property.
  • The transferring of data from one device to another.
Context #2 | Verb

transport

Move from one place to another.

Synonyms

move, relocate, shift.

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Word Description / Examples
transferring

Use when talking about moving something or someone from one place to another, often in a formal or official context like within a company, school, or bank.

  • She is transferring to another department
  • He made a bank transfer yesterday
move

Use in general contexts when changing position, location, or state. It is the most versatile and common word for changes in physical location, residence, or office.

  • They decided to move to a new city
  • Please move the chair closer to the table
shift

Use when talking about moving something slightly or changing something in a non-drastic way. Often used in workplace settings or to indicate a minor adjustment.

  • Can you shift the meeting to 3 PM? She shifted her position in the chair
relocate

Use in formal or professional contexts to describe moving to a new place to live or work, especially when the change is long-term or permanent.

  • The company is relocating its headquarters
  • They had to relocate after the fire

Examples of usage

  • They are transferring the goods to the warehouse.
  • She transferred the files to her colleague's computer.
  • We will need to transfer the patients to the nearest hospital.

Translations

Translations of the word "transferring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transferindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจเคพเค‚เคคเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbertragen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mentransfer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะตะดะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przenoszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปข้€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transfert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transferir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aktarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™enos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌ็งป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prenos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‹ะผะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถรงรผrmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transferir

Etymology

The word 'transferring' originates from the Latin word 'transferre', which means 'to carry across'. The concept of transferring has been integral to human civilization, from the transfer of goods and resources in ancient trade routes to the modern digital transfer of information and data. The word has evolved over time to encompass various forms of movement and exchange, reflecting the dynamic nature of human interaction and progress.

See also: transfer, transferable, transference, transferences, transferor, transfers.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,799 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.