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liaison

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /liˈeɪzɑːn/ · UK /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison means: Communication between people or groups so they can work together.

noun

GROUP COMMUNICATIONC1

Communication between people or groups so they can work together.

  • Close liaison helps the teams work together.
  • She maintains liaison with the local police.
  • Better liaison between departments would prevent delays.

How to use it: liaison between A and B (We need better liaison between the school and parents.); in liaison with someone (The hospital works in liaison with local doctors.)

Similar words: communication, coordination

Common phrases: close liaison, liaison between groups, liaison with someone

Questions about liaison

What does liaison mean?

Communication between people or groups so they can work together.

What is liaison in other languages?

Türkçe: irtibat · Español: enlace · Français: liaison · Deutsch: Zusammenarbeit · Italiano: collegamento · 日本語: 連絡

How do you pronounce liaison?

In American English /liˈeɪzɑːn/; in British English /liˈeɪzɒn/.

How do you use liaison in a sentence?

Close liaison helps the teams work together. She maintains liaison with the local police.

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