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relay

/ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiˈleɪ/

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noun

Ein neues Rudel Hunde

A new set of hounds.

Examples :

"The hunting club's new relay of hounds arrived this morning. "

Das neue Rudel Hunde des Jagdclubs ist heute Morgen angekommen.

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noun

Wechselpferde, Staffel

A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

Examples :

"The post office used a relay of horses to deliver mail across the vast plains. "

Die Post nutzte Wechselpferde, um Post über die weiten Ebenen zu befördern.

vehicle history

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noun

Staffel, Ersatz

(by extension) A new set of anything.

Examples :

"After the old team's departure, the new project manager brought in a complete relay of fresh ideas. "

Nach dem Ausscheiden des alten Teams brachte der neue Projektmanager eine komplette Staffel neuer Ideen ein.

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noun

Staffel, Kette

A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.

Examples :

"The relay of school buses transported the children home from different parts of town. "

Die Staffel von Schulbussen transportierte die Kinder aus verschiedenen Stadtteilen nach Hause.

vehicle traffic

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noun

Staffellauf

A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.

Examples :

"The school's track team practiced their relay race, focusing on smooth baton exchanges. "

Das Leichtathletikteam der Schule übte seinen Staffellauf und konzentrierte sich dabei auf reibungslose Staffelstabübergaben.

sport race event

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noun

Relais

An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.

Examples :

"The relay in the security system allowed a small signal from the motion sensor to activate the loud alarm. "

Das Relais im Sicherheitssystem ermöglichte es, dass ein kleines Signal vom Bewegungssensor den lauten Alarm auslöste.

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verb

Neue Hunde freisetzen

To release a new set of hounds.

Examples :

"The hunter relayed the pack of hounds, sending them after the fleeing rabbit. "

Der Jäger setzte die Hundemeute frei und schickte sie dem flüchtenden Hasen hinterher.

animal sport nature

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verb

Staffelweise einsetzen, ablösen

To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.

Examples :

"The marathon runners will relay the torch from one runner to the next. "

Die Marathonläufer werden die Fackel von einem Läufer zum nächsten staffelweise einsetzen.

sport action organization

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verb

Pferde wechseln

To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.

Examples :

"The marathon runner relayed his tired horses at the halfway point. "

Der Marathonläufer wechselte seine erschöpften Pferde an der Hälfte der Strecke.

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verb

Weitergeben, übermitteln

To pass on or transfer (information).

Examples :

"Can you relay this message to John?"

Können Sie diese Nachricht an John weitergeben?

communication language action technology

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verb

Erneuern, wiederlegen

To lay (for example, flooring or railroad track) again.

Examples :

"He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry."

Er musste die Fliesen neu verlegen, weil der Zement zu trocken war.

building utility material