I’d like to know the difference between “transfer to” and “be transferred to.” The dictionary says that “transfer” can be used both as transitive and intransitive verb. Then, how would you decide which to choose?
Tom transferred to N.Y.
Tom was transferred to N.Y.
Y. Y. Y.
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kazupocketmonsterTom transferred to N.Y.
Tom moved to N.Y.
kazupocketmonsterTom was transferred to N.Y.
We normally use "transfer" in the passive form for objects. However, in cases where people are in authority to transfer a person, the passive could also be used.
"Tom was transferred to N.Y." is the passive