C1nounformalwork
US/liˈeɪ.zɑːn/
UK/liˈeɪ.zən/
communication and cooperation between groups or people; also a person whose job is to keep it going
In context
She acts as a liaison between the Vietnamese factory and its German buyers.
The police work in close liaison with local schools to keep children safe.
Good liaison between departments saves time and avoids mistakes.
Words that go with liaison
noun + preposition
- liaison betweenThere is little liaison between the two hospitals.
- liaison withThe school keeps regular liaison with parents.
noun + noun
- liaison officerThe embassy has a liaison officer for overseas students.
- community liaisonShe works in community liaison for the city council.
adjective + noun
- close liaisonThe project needs close liaison with the local government.
verb + noun
- act as a liaisonHe was asked to act as a liaison with the local press.