relay

relay [rē′lā΄; ] for v., also [ ri lā′]

n.

[ME relai < MFr relais, pl., orig., hounds kept as reserves at points along the course of a hunt < relaier, to leave behind < re- (see RE-) + laier, to leave, let: see DELAY]

1. a fresh supply of dogs, horses, etc. kept in readiness to relieve others in a hunt, on a journey, etc.

2. a crew of workers relieving others at work; shift

3.

a) RELAY RACE

b) any of the legs, or laps, of a relay race

4. an act or instance of conveying or transmitting by or as by relays

5. SERVOMOTOR

6. Electronics an electromagnetic or electronic switching device activated by a signal and usually used to control a large current or to activate another device or circuit

vt.

relayed, relaying

1. to convey by relays

2. to convey as if by relays; receive and pass on (a message, news, etc.)

3. to supply or replace with a relay or relays

4. Elec. to control, operate, or send on by a relay