liaison
Translation
communication, cooperation, contact person, affair
Examples
We need better liaison between departments.
We need better liaison between departments.
She acts as a liaison with the police.
She acts as a liaison with the police.
He was having a liaison with his colleague.
He was having a liaison with his colleague.
Grammar Patterns
((between A and B)) communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations We need better liaison between departments.
((with sb./sth.)) a person who acts as a link to assist communication with (sb./sth.) She acts as a liaison with the police.
Similar Words
Etymology
From French 'liaison', from 'lier' (to link, bind). It shares the same root as 'liable'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'liaison' as a 'link' or 'tie' between people or groups. The 'liai' part sounds like 'lie', which a spy acting as a liaison might have to do.