B2nounsporttechnology
US/ˈriː.leɪ/
UK/ˈriː.leɪ/
a race in which team members take turns to run; also a device that passes on a signal
In context
Our school team won the 4x100 relay at the regional championship.
The tower acts as a relay for cell phone signals in the valley.
A faulty relay caused the whole elevator system to stop working.
Words that go with relay
noun + noun
- relay raceShe ran the last leg of the relay race.
- relay teamHe is a member of the school relay team.
- relay runnerThe last relay runner sprinted across the finish line.
- relay stationThe relay station boosts the radio signal.
- relay batonShe dropped the relay baton on the final turn.
verb + noun
- run the relayWho will run the relay for your class?