Definition & Meaning of "relay"

to relay

VERB

to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another

Ditransitive: to relay information or a message to sb

Example

The teacher relayed the students ' concerns to the school administration for further action.

She quickly relayed the urgent information to her colleagues in the office.

Please relay the updated schedule to all team members before the meeting.

to control or operate a system or device by using an electromechanical switch that opens and closes circuits

Transitive: to relay sth

Example

The home automation system relays commands to adjust lighting, temperature, and security settings.

The elevator operation is relayed by a complex network of relays that manage the movement of the elevator car.

The garage door opener relays commands to open or close the door using a wireless signal from a remote control.

to broadcast a program by receiving signals and passing them on

Transitive: to relay a program

Relay

NOUN

an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch

Example

The engineer installed a relay in the circuit to control the high-voltage switch safely.

When the motor overheated, the relay shut off the power to prevent damage.

The security system uses a relay to activate the alarm when the sensors detect movement.

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an electronic device that receives radio or television signals and retransmits them with increased power

the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

an athletic race in track and field where teams of runners compete by sequentially passing a baton from one teammate to the next over a set distance

What is a "relay"?

A relay is a track and field event where teams of athletes work together to complete a race. Each athlete in the team runs a portion of the race, passing a baton to the next runner at a designated exchange zone. The goal is for the team to complete the race in the fastest time possible, with each runner maintaining speed and technique. The team that successfully passes the baton and crosses the finish line first wins the event.

Example

Relay events showcase both individual speed and team coordination.

His team won the 4x100 meter relay at the championship meet.

She anchored the relay team, bringing them from behind to victory.

a crew of workers who relieve another crew

a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

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