relay

team

1. Countable

   A group of people who take turns to continue an activity, where others from the same team or organization have been previously engaged.

   • Workers operated in relays to keep the machinery running throughout the night.

   • Following the mudslide, volunteers worked in relays to rescue those trapped under the rubble.

   • Engineers worked in relays to maintain the production line and keep it running smoothly.

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2. Countable

   A race between two or more teams where each team member runs or swims a specific portion of the race.

   • They participated in the 4x100 meter relay race.

   • The relay race is a very popular event at the Olympics.

   • The swim team won gold in the relay event.

equipment

1. Countable

   A device that responds to minor changes in electrical current by activating switches or other devices within an electrical circuit.

   • This relay is used to protect the circuit from damage.

   • The relay automatically shuts down the system for safety.

   • The system failed to start properly due to a faulty relay.

1. Transitive

   To pass on information you have received, or to broadcast a signal, message, or program via television or radio.

   • She relayed the message she had received from the manager to the team.

   • The news channel relayed the live broadcast of the important match to its viewers.

   • He is in charge of relaying instructions from the head office to the local branches.

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