Meaning & Definition of Relay in English

1. The act of passing something along from one person or group to another

• "The relay was successful"

2. A crew of workers who relieve another crew

3. A fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

4. A race between teams

• Each member runs or swims part of the distance

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

1. Pass along

• "Please relay the news to the villagers"

2. Control or operate by relay