relay

²re·lay

verb \ˈrē-ˌlā, ri-ˈlā\

re·layedre·lay·ing

Definition of RELAY

transitive verb

1

a : to place or dispose in relays b : to provide with relays

2

: to pass along by relays <news was relayed to distant points>

3

: to control or operate by a relay

Origin of RELAY

Middle English, to release a set of fresh hounds, take a fresh horse, from Middle French relaier, from re- + laier to let go, leave — more at delay

First Known Use: 1788