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transferring

Pronunciation: [trænsˈfɜrɪŋ]

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Learn how to use transferring in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “change position”

(verb) to move something from one place to another. It's like when you take your toys and put them from one box into another box.

Example

She is transferring her data from the old computer to the new one.

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He is not transferring his belongings; they are staying in the same place.

Example

Are you transferring your books to a different shelf?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to pass an idea, message, or responsibility to someone else. Imagine telling a friend something interesting, so they can tell others too.

Example

The teacher is transferring knowledge to her students every day.

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He is not transferring the responsibility; he is keeping it all to himself.

Example

Are you transferring this message to anyone else?

Context: “education”

(verb) to change from one school or program to another. It's like when a student decides to move to a different school to learn new things.

Example

She is transferring to a new school next year for a better program.

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He is not transferring schools; he plans to stay where he is.

Example

Are you considering transferring to a different class?

How to pronounce transferring

Pronunciation: [trænsˈfɜrɪŋ]

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