to relay
Third Person
relays
Present Participle
relaying
Past Tense
relayed
Past Participle
relayed
1
to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another
- The receptionist relayed the important message to the manager as soon as it came in.
- Please relay the updated schedule to all team members before the meeting.
- The radio host relayed the breaking news to the listeners in real-time.
- She quickly relayed the urgent information to her colleagues in the office.
- The teacher relayed the students' concerns to the school administration for further action.
2
to control or operate a system or device by using an electromechanical switch that opens and closes circuits
transitive
- The traffic signals are relayed by a centralized control system that adjusts the timing based on traffic flow.
- The elevator operation is relayed by a complex network of relays that manage the movement of the elevator car.
- The train signaling system relays information to switch tracks and control train movements along the railway network.
- The garage door opener relays commands to open or close the door using a wireless signal from a remote control.
- The home automation system relays commands to adjust lighting, temperature, and security settings.
3
to broadcast a program by receiving signals and passing them on
transitive
- The television station relayed the live sports event to millions of viewers across the country.
- The radio station relayed the concert from the stadium.
- The internet service provider relayed the live stream of the event to subscribers watching online.
- The telecommunications company relayed the international conference call.
- The podcast network relayed the interview with the celebrity.