This is the 15881st most frequent German word.
überwies
"Überwies" means "transferred" in English (past tense of "überweisen").
In this sentence, "überwies" is used in its literal sense as the past tense of the verb "überweisen," indicating a monetary transfer.
Maria überwies das Geld an ihren Freund.
Maria transferred the money to her friend.
Here, "überwies" is used in a metaphorical sense, describing the act of referring someone to another professional or specialist.
Der Arzt überwies den Patienten an einen Spezialisten.
The doctor referred the patient to a specialist.
In this context, "überwies" describes the act of passing responsibility or decision-making regarding a case to a judicial institution.