relay in German
relay in German is Staffellauf, Relais, weitergeben — relay means to pass on information received from one person or source to another.
relay in German
Staffellauf
(athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions. [from 19th c.]
Relais
(electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]
weitergeben
What does "relay" mean?
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verb To pass on information received from one person or source to another.
"Could you relay the message to Tom when you see him tonight?"
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noun A race or competition in which team members take turns completing part of the course.
"The final runner dropped the baton during the relay, and the team lost."
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noun (electronics) A switch operated by an electric current, used to control a larger circuit.
"The engineer replaced the relay that switches the heating on and off."
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relay in a sentence
- Could you relay the message to Tom when you see him tonight?
- She relayed the manager's instructions to the rest of the team.
- The final runner dropped the baton during the relay, and the team lost.
- Our swimming club entered a relay race at the summer gala.
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What is "relay" in German?
"relay" in German is Staffellauf, Relais, weitergeben. relay means: To pass on information received from one person or source to another.
How do you use "relay" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you relay the message to Tom when you see him tonight?" In German, "relay" is Staffellauf, Relais, weitergeben.
Are there other ways to say "relay" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "relay": Staffellauf, Relais, weitergeben.
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