relay

noun
UK: /rɪˈleɪ/
US: /ˈriːleɪ/

  1. A race where team members take turns running a set distance.

    1. Our school won the 4x100 relay.
    2. The final leg of the relay race was very exciting to watch as the runners sprinted toward the finish line.

  2. A device that uses electricity to control a switch.

    1. The relay controls the power to the motor.
    2. The technician checked the relay to diagnose the problem with the automated system.

  3. The act of passing something on from one person or place to another.

    1. The relay of information was quick.
    2. Efficient communication ensures the accurate relay of important updates within the department.

Synonyms

pass on transmit communicate transfer
relay transitive-verb

  1. To pass something from one person or place to another.

    1. Relay this message to John.
    2. Please relay my apologies to your mother, as I am not able to come.

  2. To broadcast or transmit information.

    1. The satellite will relay the signal.
    2. The news channel will relay live coverage of the event as it unfolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relay" in English means: A race where team members take turns running a set distance., A device that uses electricity to control a switch., The act of passing something on from one person or place to another..

The phonetic transcription of "relay" is /rɪˈleɪ/ in British English and /ˈriːleɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relay": pass on, transmit, communicate, transfer.

Example usage of "relay": "Our school won the 4x100 relay.". More examples on the page.