relay
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: relayspast: relayedpp: relayeding: relaying
The term evokes a sequence of hand-offs, creating a mental image of a chain where success depends on the seamless transition from one person or device to another. It suggests a shared burden or a collective effort where no single participant completes the entire journey alone.
Countable when referring to a specific race or a physical electronic component. Uncountable when referring to the general act of passing information.
Meanings
Noun
[someone][something]
A race between teams where each member covers a portion of the distance.
"The 4x100 meter relay is the most exciting event of the track meet."
Noun
[something]
An electrical switch that is operated by an electromagnet.
"The starter motor is activated by a heavy-duty relay."