go-between

noun

go-be·​tween ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn How to pronounce go-between (audio)
: an intermediate agent : broker

Examples of go-between in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Madison Avenue impresario, who once ran a media-buying operation and parlayed his experience there into a role as the ultimate go-between among ad agencies, big-spending clients and the media outlets that crave them, finds himself — at least for now — without a base of operations. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 Leonsis called a handful of leaders early in the year — including Lucas once and House Appropriations Chairman Luke E. Torian (D-Prince William) twice, each lawmaker said — but otherwise Youngkin’s office and lobbyists were largely the go-betweens. Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2024 In this respect, Gilbert and others can at times serve as a go-between. Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024 Fixers act as the go-betweens of various settlements, while Grabbers plunge into the dangerous ruins of cities to bring back technology to study or sell. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Hana, 40, lavished the couple with gold bars, checks and household furnishings between 2018 and 2022, prosecutors allege, while helping to introduce the senator to Egyptian military and intelligence officers and serving as a go-between for their communications. Marina Dias, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023 Qatar has become increasingly central as a go-between in this conflict, brokering between Hamas, Israel, and the United States. Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2023 Qatar is a frequent go-between in international dealings with Hamas, and some top Hamas political leaders make their home in the Gulf country. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Nov. 2023 Following their meeting in Tehran, Khamenei suggested Iraq could be a go-between. Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go-between was in 1602

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“Go-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-between. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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go-between

noun
go-be·​tween
ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn
: a person who acts as a messenger or a peacemaker between two persons or groups

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