Definitions

relay

[ree-ley, ree-ley, ri-ley] / ˈri leɪ, ˈri leɪ, rɪˈleɪ /

VERB

pass on, transmit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadcast carry communicate deliver hand over send turn over

STRONG

spread transfer

WEAK

hand down hand on send forth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep keep quiet receive retain withhold

WEAK

check hold on

Example Sentences

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RELAY, ELECTRON.—A vacuum tube when used as a detector or an amplifier.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

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