- 1[uncountable, countable] the act of moving someone or something from one place, group, or job to another; an occasion when this happens electronic data transfer the transfer of currency from one country to another He has asked for a transfer to the company's Minneapolis branch. After the election there was a swift transfer of power. see cash transfer change of vehicle
- 2[uncountable, countable] an act of changing to a different place, vehicle, or route when you are traveling The transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the price.
- 3[countable] a ticket that allows a passenger to continue their trip on another bus or train picture
- 4[countable] = decal psychology
- 5[uncountable] (psychology) the process of using behavior that has already been learned in one situation in a new situation see language transfer
change of place/job/situation
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