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relay

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪ]

Word

Learn how to use relay in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) a relay is a device used to help send messages or signals from one place to another. It makes sure the information travels correctly, almost like a helper that passes a note.

Example

The relay in the car helped the engine start smoothly.

Example

Without the relay, the signal wouldn't reach the other devices.

Example

What does a relay do in an electrical system?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to relay something means to pass on information or messages to someone else. Like when you hear a story and then tell it to your friends, you are relaying it.

Example

She relayed the news to her family after she heard it.

Example

He didn't relay the important information to the team, so they were confused.

Example

Can you relay the instructions to me again?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a relay is a type of race where team members take turns running or swimming parts of the distance. Each runner passes a baton to the next until they reach the finish line.

Example

Our team won the relay race at the school sports day!

Example

They were disqualified when they dropped the baton during the relay.

Example

What distance is the relay race this year?

How to pronounce relay

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪ]

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