relay
Translation
to relay, to pass on, to transmit
Examples
She relayed the message to her boss.
She relayed the message to her boss.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to pass a message or information to someone Please relay the message to him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pass on, transmit, communicate, convey
Etymology
From Old French 'relaier', meaning 'to change horses'. Think of changing horses at a station to continue a journey, thus passing something along.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'relay race' where a baton (the message) is passed from one person to the next.