US /liːˈeɪz/
verb Freq #37907

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To work together and exchange information to reach a common goal.

    The two teams liaised closely to keep the project on schedule.

  2. 2
    verb

    To act as a go-between in order to settle differences.

    She liaised between management and staff during the dispute.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 verb · to act as a go-between in... mediate
Word family
Forms liaisedliaisesliaising

Etymology

Back-formation from liaison, itself from French liaison (“binding”).

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