Standard Lemma guide

re-lay

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/
  • US: /ˌɹiˈleɪ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -iːleɪ
  • homophone: relay

1

verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • relay the pitch
  • He had to re-lay the tiles because the cement was too dry.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English lay English re-lay From re- + lay.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: herleggen — to lay again
  • Esperanto: remeti — to lay again
  • French: remettre — to lay again
  • Icelandic: endurleggja — to lay again
  • Italian: ricollocare — to lay again
  • Italian: rimettere — to lay again
  • Spanish: reponer — to lay again