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Definition of relaying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationact of transferring objects or items
- The relaying of goods ensured timely delivery.
2.
broadcastingTECH. process of retransmitting signals or informationTECH.
- The relaying of the live concert was seamless.
Adjective
processinvolved in passing something from one to another
- The relaying team worked efficiently to pass the message.
Origin of relaying
English, re- (again) + lay (place)
Terms with relaying included in their meaning
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signal relay
artificial satellite relaying signals for communication
signal relay
station for relaying signals
visual processing
part of the thalamus relaying visual information
auditory processing
part of the thalamus relaying auditory information
medical
small round brain structures relaying impulses and ending the fornix arches
cable system
system relaying TV programs via cables
neuroanatomy
large egg-shaped brain structures relaying sensory information
Examples of relaying in a sentence
Efficient relaying of information is vital in logistics. The relaying of emergency signals was crucial. Relaying of the broadcast ensured everyone was informed. The relaying mechanism ensured smooth communication. Relaying signals were crucial for the operation.
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- French:relayage, de relais, ...
- German:Weitergabe, übertragend, ...
- Italian:trasferimento, di trasmissione, ...
- Spanish:transporte, de relevo, ...
- Portuguese:revezamento, de retransmissão, ...
- Chinese:转运, 中继的, ...
- Japanese:中継, リレーの, ...
- Arabic:نقل, نَاقِل, ...
- Hebrew:הַעֲבָרָה, מְתוּוֵךְ, ...
- Russian:передача, передающий, ...
- Ukrainian:передача, передавальний, ...
- Hindi:स्थानांतरण, संदेशवाहक, ...
Definition of relay - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
athleticsrace where team members take turns
- The team won the 4x100 relay.
2.
shift workUK fresh team relieving othersUK
- The night relay arrived at 10 PM.
3.
technologyTECH. electrical device that receives a signal and retransmits itTECH.
- The technician checked the relay to ensure it was functioning properly..
4.
transportationRare series of vehicles traveling in sequenceRare
- The relay of trucks moved goods efficiently.
Verb
1.
communicationpass on information to someone else
- She relayed the message to her team.
2.
broadcastingTECH. retransmit a signal to extend its rangeTECH.
- The station relayed the live concert to listeners.
3.
provisionRare supply or replace with fresh resourcesRare
- They relayed fresh horses for the journey.
Images of relay
electrical device that receives a signal and retransmits it
Expressions with relay
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race between teams with each covering a portion of distance
Each athlete in the relay race ran 100 meters.
convey content to another person, directly or through a channel
Please relay the message to her if you see her today.
location where information is passed on
The relay point for the messages was the central office.
location where goods are temporarily stored
Packages were sorted at the relay station before delivery.
race with different strokes by each team member
The medley relay was the highlight of the swim meet.
electrical switch that lets a small current control a stronger current
The engineer installed a power relay to safely start the large motor.
communication station that picks up radio messages and passes them along
The army set up a radio relay to link the field units.
optical lens group that transfers an image between parts of a system
The endoscope uses a relay lens to pass the image to the camera.
Origin of relay
Old French, relayer (to relay)
Examples of relay in a sentence
Each member trained hard for the relay. The morning relay took over at 6 AM. A new relay was needed to continue the project overnight. The relay was replaced to restore the system's functionality. Engineers tested the relay during the maintenance check. A relay of buses transported the tourists across the city.
The relay of ships ensured a steady supply of goods. He relayed the news to his family. The information was relayed to the press swiftly. They relayed the emergency message across the region. The news channel relayed the election results promptly. The team relayed new supplies to the base camp. Farmers relayed water to the drought-stricken fields.
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- French:relais, transmettre, ...
- German:Staffellauf, weitergeben, ...
- Italian:staffetta, trasmettere, ...
- Spanish:relevo, transmitir, ...
- Portuguese:revezamento, transmitir, ...
- Chinese:接力赛, 传达, ...
- Japanese:リレー, 伝える, ...
- Arabic:سِباق التَتابُع, نَقَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:מֵרוֹץ שְׁלִיחִים, לְהַעֲבִיר, ...
- Russian:эстафета, передавать, ...
- Ukrainian:естафета, передати, ...
- Hindi:रिले दौड़, पहुंचाना, ...
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