Meaning & Definition of word "Relay"

Relay

/rɪˈleɪ/

1. A group of people or animals engaged in a task for a period of time, replacing another group.
- Example: The relay team won gold medals in the championship.
2. A device that receives a signal and sends a signal in response.
- Example: The electrical relay activated the backup generator during the outage.

1. To receive and pass on (information or a message).
- Example: The news station will relay the information as soon as it is available.
2. To transmit or send on.
- Example: The server relays data to clients over the internet.

From French 'relayer', meaning to lay back (from 're-' + 'layer', to lay)

relay race:

A race in which each member of a team takes a turn completing part of the distance.

relay station:

A place where messages, information, or signals are transmitted or received and passed along.

relay the message:

To communicate or convey information to someone.

relay race:

A competition where each team member runs a segment of the total distance.

telecommunication:

The transmission of signals over a distance for communication.

transmitter:

A device that sends out signals.

Meaning: To spread rumors or gossip.

Example Sentence: She loves to relay the latest gossip among her friends.

Meaning: To pass on a task or responsibility.

Example Sentence: He relayed the project to his assistant.