relays
word · lemma: relay
Definition
'Relays' can mean races where team members take turns, or devices that receive and pass on signals, especially in electricity. It can also mean passing information or messages from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
Plural noun; in sports, commonly in 'relay races' ('4x100 relays'), in engineering, 'electrical relays.' 'Relays' can also refer to groups of people or shifts taking turns. Don't confuse with 'relay' (verb: to pass on info). Context is key for meaning.
Example Sentences
Modern cars use multiple relays to control lights and power windows.
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During the long broadcast, they organized relays of staff to keep things running smoothly.
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The team won their medals in the 4x100 meter relays.
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There are several types of electrical relays in the circuit.
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The message passed through many relays before reaching me.
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We watched the swimming relays at the Olympics and cheered for our country.
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