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relay

noun verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
Y
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɹiːˈleɪ

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Definitions

noun

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

    “The relay was successful”

noun

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

noun

  1. A race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

noun

  1. A fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

noun

  1. A crew of workers who relieve another crew

verb

  1. Pass along

    “Please relay the news to the villagers”

verb

  1. Control or operate by relay

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Example Sentences

The relay was successful
Please relay the news to the villagers

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