Difference between Relay and Switch

What is the difference between Relay and Switch?

Relay as a verb is to pass or transfer from one person to another, especially repeatedly through a series of persons. while Switch as a verb is to exchange.

Relay

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pass or transfer from one person to another, especially repeatedly through a series of persons. To lay again.

Part of speech: noun

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

Switch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; point.A slender woody plant stem used as a whip.A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.One who is willing to take either a sadistic or a masochistic role.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To exchange.To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.To whip or hit with a switch.To change places, tasks, etc.To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.

We hope you now know whether to use Relay or Switch in your sentence.

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