Definitions for RELAY
ˈri leɪ; rɪˈleɪre·lay

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. relaynoun

   the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

   "the relay was successful"

2. relaynoun

   a crew of workers who relieve another crew

3. relaynoun

   a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

4. relay, relay racenoun

   a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

5. relay, electrical relayverb

   electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit

6. relayverb

   pass along

   "Please relay the news to the villagers"

7. relayverb

   control or operate by relay

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. relaynoun

   An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.

2. relaynoun

   A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.

3. relayverb

   To pass or transfer from one person to another, especially repeatedly through a series of persons.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relaynoun

   Horses on the road to relieve others.

   Etymology: relais, Fr.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relay

   Relay (titled "The Relay" in the United States) is a song written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist of The Who, for the band's aborted Lifehouse project. The song was also released as a moderately successful single in 1972. It was also the last non-album single by The Who until "Real Good Looking Boy", 32 years later.

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1. relay

   A relay is an electrical device that opens or closes a circuit under the control of another electrical circuit, allowing electricity to flow or prevent it. They are typically used in automation, where they can be operated by a relatively small electric current to control a much larger one, thus enabling electrical control of a variety of devices. In a broader context, a relay can also refer to a process in which information or messages are passed from one person or group to another.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relayverb

   to lay again; to lay a second time; as, to relay a pavement

2. Relaynoun

   a supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief

3. Relaynoun

   a supply of horses placced at stations to be in readiness to relieve others, so that a trveler may proceed without delay

4. Relaynoun

   a supply of hunting dogs or horses kept in readiness at certain places to relive the tired dogs or horses, and to continue the pursuit of the game if it comes that way

5. Relaynoun

   a number of men who relieve others in carrying on some work

6. Relaynoun

   in various forms of telegraphic apparatus, a magnet which receives the circuit current, and is caused by it to bring into into action the power of a local battery for performing the work of making the record; also, a similar device by which the current in one circuit is made to open or close another circuit in which a current is passing

7. Etymology: [Pref. re- + lay, v.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relay

   A relay is an electrically operated switch. Many relays use an electromagnet to operate a switching mechanism mechanically, but other operating principles are also used. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal, or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal. The first relays were used in long distance telegraph circuits, repeating the signal coming in from one circuit and re-transmitting it to another. Relays were used extensively in telephone exchanges and early computers to perform logical operations. A type of relay that can handle the high power required to directly control an electric motor or other loads is called a contactor. Solid-state relays control power circuits with no moving parts, instead using a semiconductor device to perform switching. Relays with calibrated operating characteristics and sometimes multiple operating coils are used to protect electrical circuits from overload or faults; in modern electric power systems these functions are performed by digital instruments still called "protective relays".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relay

   rē-lā′, n. a supply of horses, &c., to relieve others on a journey: a fresh set of dogs in hunting: a shift of men: a supplementary store of anything: (electr.) an apparatus by which the current of the receiving telegraphic station is strengthened. [O. Fr. relais—relaisser—L. relaxāre, to loosen.]

2. Relay

   rē-lā′, v.t. to lay again, as a pavement.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relay

   A receiving instrument which moves in accordance with impulses of currents received, and in so moving opens and closes a local circuit, which circuit may include as powerful a battery as required or desirable, while the relay may be on the other hand so delicate as to work with a very weak current.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relay

   A type of device created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, shapes, sizes and styles.

   The relay switches are used on the railway tracks.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 25, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Pass On
   • Passage
   • Race
   • Shift
   • Team

Anagrams for RELAY »

1. early

2. layer

How to pronounce RELAY?

1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RELAY in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RELAY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of RELAY in a Sentence

1. Ehab Mohieldin Azmi:

   Of course, we tried to call it more than once and it did not respond, we asked the planes that were nearby to give it a relay and we could not reach it. That's it.

2. Godspower Gbenekema:

   Nobody represented the Avengers in that meeting, we used that opportunity to relay to the minister the problems of the Niger Delta such as lack of development and neglect.

3. Detroit Lions:

   I think I can always do more. You’re never in a position where you feel like you're complacent. Of course, we’re nowhere near that, but I think I’ve got some experiences to rely on that I can relay to these guys and do my best to be the best leader I can be and continue to try to find the open guy and get him the ball, take care of the football and do my job every day.

4. David Jordan:

   This is not needed. It's a waste of time, Michael McLendon time and mine. I know there are people out there who got fear but as a good senator Michael McLendon can relay to them that there is no basis for it, it is sad that we have wasted so much time on something that's not even necessary.

5. Katie Ledecky:

   I know that she's going to regroup and get ready for the relay and then her 200 back, and I know both those races will be good for her.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RELAY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Relay
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=RELAY
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relay
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RELAY
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=RELAY
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=RELAY
9. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=RELAY