English Explanatory Dictionary

liaise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To establish a liaison.
  2. To act between parties with a view to reconciling differences.
  3. To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.

Pronunciation

/liːˈeɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-liaise.wav

Word forms

liaise liaises liaising liaised

Etymology

Back-formation from liaison, itself from French liaison (“binding”).

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