relay

Definition

  • noun: a race between teams in which each team member runs, swims, etc., a different part of the race
  • noun: a supply (as of horses) arranged beforehand for successive relief
  • verb: to pass (something, such a message or information) from one person or device to another
  • verb: to place or dispose in 'relays'
  • often used as '(be) relayed'
  • synonyms: shift, squad, relief

Examples

  • ('baseball') The shortstop's 'relay' (throw) from center field was too late to catch the runner at home.

  • This report is 'being relayed' to us by our crew at the scene of the accident.

  • the 4x100 'relay' [=a relay with four parts that are 100 meters each]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Joe is right. A deal is impossible. We have to keep on what we've been doing and break him. Keep him talking, no relief. Maintain a quorum in relays. Is that how you feel, John? Let's relieve the men on the floor. - A man as green as that... - He can't go on much longer. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington