Definition of Relay
Relay
Re·lay


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To pass or transmit information or a task to another person or group.

e.g. The team will relay the message to the headquarters.

(noun)
A race between teams of runners, in which each team member successively covers a part of the total distance;

e.g. They took part in the 600 meter relay race.

(noun)
a device that receives and retransmits a radio or television signal;

e.g. The signals are sent to the relay station.

(verb)
to receive and pass on information;

e.g. I will relay to you all the details I get from the meeting.

(verb)
to broadcast something by passing signals that were received from elsewhere;

e.g. The show was relayed live from the studio.

(verb)
to lay again;

e.g. They plan to relay the pitches in the baseball stadium.



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