transmit

Definition

To send or convey from one person, place or thing to another.

Etymology

From Middle English transmitten, borrowed from Latin trānsmittō (“transmit”, verb, literally “across-send”).

Example Sentences

• "The tractive and braking forces are transmitted to the body through a downward projecting pivot pin in the normal way."
• "A Mayday call was transmitted by the stricken vessel."
• "The Mayday call transmitted successfully."

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