transfer
Translation
to move, to convey, to change transport, to pass on
Examples
I need to transfer money to my savings account.
I need to transfer money to my savings account.
He will transfer to the London office next month.
He will transfer to the London office next month.
You need to transfer at the next station.
You need to transfer at the next station.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from... to...)) to move (sth.) from one place to another I need to transfer money to my savings account.
((sb.)) ((to...)) to move (sb.) to a different place or job He will transfer to the London office next month.
((at...)) to change from one form of transport to another You need to transfer at the next station.
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Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'ferre' (to carry). Literally 'to carry across'.
Memory Tips
Think of a ferry 'carrying' people 'across' a river. Note the spelling: transferred, transferring.