trans|der|mal /træ nzdɜː r m ə l/ ADJ Transdermal medicine is absorbed through the skin, for example by means of a skin patch. □ …a transdermal cream.
tran|sept /træ nsept/ (transepts ) N‑COUNT In a cathedral or church, the transept is the part which projects to the north or south of the main part of the building.
trans|fer ◆◆◇ (transfers , transferring , transferred ) The verb is pronounced /trænsfɜː r /. The noun is pronounced /træ nsfɜː r /. 1 VERB If you transfer something or someone from one place to another, or they transfer from one place to another, they go from the first place to the second. □ [V n + from/to ] Remove the wafers with a spoon and transfer them to a plate. □ [V + from/to ] The person can transfer from wheelchair to seat with relative ease. ● N‑VAR Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ of ] Arrange for the transfer of medical records to your new doctor.
2 VERB If something is transferred , or transfers , from one person or group of people to another, the second person or group gets it instead of the first. □ [V n + from/to ] I realized she'd transferred all her love from me to you. □ [V + from/to ] On 1 December the presidency of the Security Council automatically transfers from the U.S. to Yemen. ● N‑VAR Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ of ] …the transfer of power from the old to the new regimes.
3 N‑VAR Technology transfer is the process or act by which a country or organization which has developed new technology enables another country or organization to use the technology. □ These countries need capital and technology transfer. [Also + of ]
4 VERB In professional sports, if a player transfers or is transferred from one club to another, they leave one club and begin playing for another. [BRIT ] □ [V + from/to ] He transferred from Spurs to Middlesbrough. □ [be V -ed + from/to ] He was transferred from Crystal Palace to Arsenal. [Also V n + from/to ] ● N‑COUNT Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ to ] Nobody was expecting his transfer to the Italian club. [in AM, use trade ]
5 VERB If you are transferred , or if you transfer , to a different job or place, you move to a different job or start working in a different place. □ [be V -ed + from/to ] I was transferred to the book department. □ [be V -ed] I suspect that she is going to be transferred. □ [V + from/to ] Anton was able to transfer from Lavine's to an American company. [Also V n, V n + from/to ] ● N‑VAR Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ to ] They will be offered transfers to other locations.
6 VERB When information is transferred onto a different medium, it is copied from one medium to another. □ [be V -ed + onto/to ] Such information is easily transferred onto microfilm. □ [V n + onto/to ] …systems to create film-quality computer effects and then transfer them to film. ● N‑UNCOUNT [n N ] Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ of ] He has been charged with unauthorised transfer of information from military computers. □ …data transfer.
7 VERB When property or land is transferred , it stops being owned by one person or institution and becomes owned by another. [LEGAL ] □ [V n + from/to ] He has already transferred ownership of most of the works to a British foundation. □ [be V -ed] Certain kinds of property are transferred automatically at death. [Also V n] ● N‑VAR Transfer is also a noun. □ [+ of ] …an outright transfer of property.
8 VERB If you transfer or are transferred when you are on a journey, you change from one vehicle to another. □ [V + from/to ] He likes to transfer from the bus to the Blue Line at 103rd Street in Watts. □ [be V -ed + from/to ] 1,654 passengers were transferred at sea to a Norwegian cruise ship.
9 N‑COUNT Transfers are pieces of paper with a design on one side. The design can be transferred by heat or pressure onto material, paper, or china for decoration. □ …gold letter transfers. COLLOCATIONS transfer NOUN 1
noun + transfer : balance, money; airport, coach, luggage, prisoner; heat
verb + transfer : arrange, authorize, complete, facilitate VERB 1
transfer + noun : asset, fund, money; heat
transfer + adverb : electronically SYNONYMS transfer VERB 1
move: She moved the sheaf of papers into position.
carry: She carried her son to the car.
transport: The troops were transported to Moscow.
shift: He stopped, shifting his cane to his left hand.
trans|fer|able /trænsfɜː rəb ə l/ ADJ If something is transferable , it can be passed or moved from one person or organization to another and used by them. □ [+ to ] Your Railcard is not transferable to anyone else.
trans|fer|ence /træ nsfərəns/ N‑UNCOUNT The transference of something such as power, information, or affection from one person or place to another is the action of transferring it. □ [+ of ] It is a struggle for a transference of power.
tra ns|fer list (transfer lists ) N‑COUNT In football, a transfer list is a list of players at a club who may be sold to other clubs. [BRIT ]