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Liaise: meaning, definitions and examples

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liaise

 

[ liˈeɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication role

To liaise means to communicate and establish a working relationship between parties. It often involves facilitating cooperation or exchange of information between different groups or individuals.

Synonyms

collaborate, communicate, connect, cooperate, interact

Examples of usage

  • She will liaise with the marketing team to ensure a smooth campaign launch.
  • The project manager will liaise between the client and the development team.
  • Please liaise with the suppliers about the delivery schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "liaise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ligar

🇮🇳 संपर्क करना

🇩🇪 vermitteln

🇮🇩 berhubungan

🇺🇦 налагоджувати зв'язок

🇵🇱 nawiązywać kontakt

🇯🇵 連絡する

🇫🇷 établir un lien

🇪🇸 establecer contacto

🇹🇷 ilişki kurmak

🇰🇷 연락하다

🇸🇦 إقامة اتصال

🇨🇿 navázat kontakt

🇸🇰 nadviazať kontakt

🇨🇳 联系

🇸🇮 vzpostaviti stik

🇮🇸 hafa samskipti

🇰🇿 байланыс орнату

🇬🇪 კავშირი

🇦🇿 əlaqə saxlamaq

🇲🇽 establecer contacto

Etymology

The word 'liaise' originates from the French word 'lier' which means 'to bind' or 'to link'. The modern usage of the term dates back to the early 20th century. It was initially used in military contexts to describe the act of establishing communication and coordination between different units or commands. Over time, the term has evolved to be commonly used in business and organizational settings, where effective communication plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and achieving objectives. 'Liaise' reflects the interconnected nature of tasks and roles, emphasizing the importance of relationships in various professional environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,212 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.