Meaning & use

Liaises

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Acts as a link between people or organizations to ensure effective communication and cooperation; the third-person singular form of "liaise."

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The coordinator liaises with local charities to organize the annual food drive.

She liaises between the engineering team and the client to keep the project on schedule.

A note on using this word

"Liaise" was formed as a back-formation from the noun "liaison" in the early 20th century, originally in a military context.

Words with a similar meaning

coordinatescommunicatescollaborates

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