relay meaning and definition

RELAY noun

Definition of relay (noun)

1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
   • "the relay was successful"
2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew
3. a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
4. a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
   • synonyms: relay race
5. electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
   • synonyms: electrical relay

RELAY verb

Definition of relay (verb)

1. pass along
   • "Please relay the news to the villagers"
2. control or operate by relay