relay
|re-lay|
/ˈriː.leɪ/
pass on
Etymology
'relay' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'relai,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'laisser' meant 'to leave.'
'relai' transformed into the Middle English word 'relay,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relay.'
Initially, it meant 'to leave again,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to passing on or transmitting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a race in which each team member completes a part of the distance.
The team won the 4x100 meter relay.
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Noun 2
a device that receives and retransmits a signal.
The radio relay improved the signal strength.
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Verb 1
to pass along a message or information.
Please relay the message to the team.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35