Relay: meaning, definitions and examples
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relay
[ rษชหleษช ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น relรฉ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Relais
๐ฎ๐ฉ rele
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ przekaลบnik
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฌใผ
๐ซ๐ท relais
๐ช๐ธ relevo
๐น๐ท rรถle
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆด๋ ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ relรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ relรฉ
๐จ๐ณ ็ปง็ตๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ rele
๐ฎ๐ธ reit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะปะต
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rele
๐ฒ๐ฝ relevador
Word origin
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.