intermediary
Translation
intermediary, mediator, go-between
Examples
A lawyer acted as an intermediary between them.
A lawyer acted as an intermediary between them.
The bank serves as an intermediary for payments.
The bank serves as an intermediary for payments.
Grammar Patterns
act as an intermediary to act as a go-between She agreed to act as an intermediary.
an intermediary between ((sb./sth.)) and ((sb./sth.)) a link between (sb./sth.) and (sb./sth.) He was an intermediary between the two companies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: go-between, mediator, broker, agent
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'medius' (middle). Someone who is in the middle.
Memory Tips
An intermediary is in the 'middle' of a transaction or dispute.