Relay: meaning, definitions and examples

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relay

 

[ rษชหˆleษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A message that is passed from one person to another, often involving a series of people.

Synonyms

passing on, transfer, transmission.

Examples of usage

  • The news was spread through a relay of messengers.
  • She received the information through a relay of phone calls.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A race in which several team members take turns to run, swim, or perform some other physical activity.

Synonyms

baton race, handoff race, team race.

Examples of usage

  • The relay race was the most exciting event of the day.
  • She won the gold medal in the swimming relay.
Context #3 | Verb

passing on

To pass on or transmit (information or a message).

Synonyms

communicate, pass on, transmit.

Examples of usage

  • Please relay the message to the rest of the team.
  • He relayed the instructions to the staff.

Translations

Translations of the word "relay" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Relais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rele

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przekaลบnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท relais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relevo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rรถle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆด๋ ˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุญูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปง็”ตๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rele

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relevador

Etymology

The word 'relay' originated in the 16th century from the Old French word 'relayer', which means 'to change horses'. It was originally used in the context of switching horses during a journey to keep up the pace. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the passing of messages or items from one person to another, as well as team races where participants take turns. Today, 'relay' is commonly used in both communication and sports contexts.

See also: lay, layabout, layer, layoff, layout, layover, mislay, outlay, outlays.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,127 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.