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Synonyms & Similar Words
transmit
forward
pass
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send
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broadcast
air
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give
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inform
notify
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retransmit
rebroadcast
echo
reflect
mirror
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Meaning of Relay
The primary meaning of the word "Relay" based on Oxford Languages is to pass on or forward information, a message, or an object.
Definitions
- A device that receives a signal and automatically transmits it again at a higher level or to another location
- * A team of people who take turns to do something, especially to cover a long distance or period of time
- * The act of passing on or forwarding something, especially information or a message
Etymology of Relay
The word "Relay" originated from the Old French "relayer", which is derived from "relais", meaning a fresh team of horses posted at regular intervals along a route to replace tired horses
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of changing horses or teams during a long journey, and later it was extended to include the transmission of signals or messages
Example Uses
- The satellite will relay the signal back to Earth
- * The team will relay the message to the next station
- * The runners will take turns to relay the baton around the track