RELAY

• (noun) the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

  "the relay was successful"

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

  synonyms : electrical relay

• (noun) a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

  synonyms : relay race

• (noun) a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

• (noun) a crew of workers who relieve another crew

• (verb) pass along

  "Please relay the news to the villagers"

• (verb) control or operate by relay

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