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relay vs operate

operate vs relay

relay is a noun but operate is not a noun.

relay and operate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relay Yes No Yes No
operate No No Yes No
As verbs, operate is a hypernym of relay; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than relay:
  • relay: control or operate by relay
  • operate: handle and cause to function
Other hypernyms of relay include control.
relay (noun) operate (noun)
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
a crew of workers who relieve another crew
a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
relay (verb) operate (verb)
pass along perform surgery on
control or operate by relay perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
handle and cause to function
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Difference between relay and operate

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