Meaning & use

liaise

verb·Everyday

To communicate and cooperate with another person or group in order to work together effectively.

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The assistant was asked to liaise with the catering company about the event schedule.

Teachers liaise regularly with parents to discuss each student's progress.

A note on using this word

Liaise is common in workplace English and is typically followed by 'with,' naming the person or group being coordinated with.

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