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transfer

1. trans.fer \tran(t)s-'f*r, 'tran(t)s-.\ \-*-b*l\ \-*l\ \-*r\ vb or 
   trans.ferred;  or trans.fer.ring [ME transferren, fr. L transferre, fr. 
   trans- + ferre t]o carry - more at BEAR 1a: to convey from one person, 
   place, or situation to another : TRANS PORT 1b: to cause to pass from one 
   to another : TRANSMIT  1c: TRANSFORM, CHANGE  2: to make over the 
   possession or control of : CONVEY  3: to print or otherwise copy from one 
   surface to another by contact  1: to move to a different place, region, or 
   situation; specif : to  withdraw from one educational institution to enroll 
   at another 2: to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another  
   - trans.fer.able aj
2. trans.fer \'tran(t)s-.f*r\ n 1a: conveyance of right, title, or interest 
   in real or personal property fr om one person to another 1b: removal or 
   acquisition of property by mere delivery with intent to tran sfer title 2: 
   an act, process, or instance of transferring : TRANSFERENCE  3: one that 
   transfers or is transferred; specif : a graphic image t ransferred by 
   contact from one surface to another 4: a place where a transfer is made (as 
   of trains to ferries or as where on e form of power is changed to another) 
   5: a ticket entitling a passenger on a public conveyance to continue his jo 
   urney on another route