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noun
- 1. a group of people or animals engaged in a task or activity for a fixed period of time and then replaced by a similar group: "the wagons were pulled by relays of horses"
- 2. an electrical device, typically incorporating an electromagnet, which is activated by a current or signal in one circuit to open or close another circuit.
verb
- 1. receive and pass on (information or a message): "she intended to relay everything she had learned"
relay. verb [ T ] us / ˌrɪˈleɪ / / ˈriː.leɪ / uk / ˌrɪˈleɪ / / ˈriː.leɪ / Add to word list. to repeat something you have heard, or to broadcast a signal, message, or program on television or radio: I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others. TV pictures of the war were relayed around the world by satellite.
4 days ago · noun. ( Mechanical engineering: Control, instrumentation and metrology) A relay is a device that controls the setting of a valve or switch automatically by means of an electric motor, solenoid, or pneumatic mechanism. If the alarm is triggered, the relay automatically cuts off the heater.
1. /ˈrileɪ/ passing something along from one person or group to another. 2. /riˈleɪ/ pass along. IPA guide. Other forms: relays; relayed; relaying; relaid. If you relay something, you pass it to another person. When you relay the information that your pet monkey is known to attack people to your neighbors, you should bring a basket of muffins.
A relay is an electrically operated switch. It consists of a set of input terminals for a single or multiple control signals, and a set of operating contact terminals. The switch may have any number of contacts in multiple contact forms, such as make contacts, break contacts, or combinations thereof.
1. a person or team of people relieving others, as on a shift. 2. a fresh team of horses, dogs, etc, posted at intervals along a route to relieve others. 3. the act of relaying or process of being relayed. 4. (General Sporting Terms)
relay. [ rē ′ lā ] An electrical switch that is operated by an electromagnet, such as a solenoid. When a small current passes through the electromagnet's coiled wire, it produces a magnetic field that attracts a movable iron bar, causing it to pivot and open or close the switch.
to send a message from one person to another: Cory had an idea which he relayed to his friend immediately. relay verb [T] (BROADCAST) to broadcast radio or television signals. relay. noun [ C ] uk / ˈriːleɪ / us ( also relay race, uk us ) a race in which each member of a team runs or swims part of the race.
