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/rɪˈleɪ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A group of people or animals engaged in a task for a period of time, replacing another group.
The relay team won gold medals in the championship.
A device that receives a signal and sends a signal in response.
The electrical relay activated the backup generator during the outage.
verb
To receive and pass on (information or a message).
The news station will relay the information as soon as it is available.
To transmit or send on.
The server relays data to clients over the internet.
Etymology
From French 'relayer', meaning to lay back (from 're-' + 'layer', to lay)
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
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Slang Meanings
To spread rumors or gossip.
She loves to relay the latest gossip among her friends.
To pass on a task or responsibility.
He relayed the project to his assistant.