transferred

word · lemma: transfer

/ˈtɹænsfɝd/
TRANS-furd
/tɹænsfˈɜːd/
trans-FURD

Definition

Moved from one place, person, system, or job to another. It is often used for people changing schools or departments, or for money, files, or responsibilities being moved.

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears after 'be' or 'get': 'was transferred', 'got transferred'. Common collocations: 'transferred to another office', 'transferred money', 'transferred data', 'transferred to a new school'. For people, it can mean an official move; for money or files, it means sent electronically or administratively.

Example Sentences

The money was transferred to my bank account this morning.

basic

She was transferred to a new school last month.

basic

All the files were transferred to the new computer.

basic

I got transferred to the night shift, so my schedule is a mess now.

natural

Has the call been transferred to the right department yet?

natural

Once the patient was transferred to another hospital, the family finally relaxed a little.

natural