relay
word
Definition
A "relay" can refer to a race where team members take turns running, a device in electronics that opens or closes a circuit, or the act of passing on information to someone else.
Usage & Nuances
"Relay" as a noun often refers to "relay race" or an electric "relay". As a verb, it means to pass something on, especially information. Common collocations: "relay race", "relay message". Don't confuse the sports meaning with the electronic device.
Example Sentences
Our school won the 4x100 meter relay.
basic
Could you relay this message to your teacher?
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The technician fixed the broken relay in the machine.
basic
Can you relay what she just said? I didn't catch it.
natural
The team practiced their hand-offs for the relay all week.
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They set up a satellite link to relay news from the disaster area.
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