Meaning of 'relay'

Find the meaning of the word ‘relay’

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Meaning of ‘relay’

7 definitions found.

relay

noun

the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

Example: "the relay was successful"

noun

electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit

Synonyms: electrical relay

noun

a race between teams

Synonyms: relay race

noun

a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

noun

a crew of workers who relieve another crew

verb

pass along

Example: "Please relay the news to the villagers"

verb

control or operate by relay

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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