liaise

verb

li·​aise lē-ˈāz How to pronounce liaise (audio)
liaised; liaising

intransitive verb

1
chiefly British : to establish liaison
was sent to Rome to liaise with the new government
2
chiefly British : to act as a liaison officer

Examples of liaise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The team liaised with Rockefeller Group and Workstead from the property’s conception to provide strategic guidance and ensure the layout and design of the homes would appeal to today’s modern renter, and that the extensive amenity package would appeal to a wide variety of lifestyle needs. Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 If New York City decided to experiment in more directly funding mutual aid, Kim might be given a formal channel to liaise with a nonprofit, or a city agency, in the event of a broader emergency. Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024 Her work entails organizing rallies, liaising with authorities, fundraising, working with the media, providing emotional support, and creating social media content, among other things. Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 31 July 2024 But Venable Blue’s Takedown also leans on its human staff, who will liaise with clients through every stage of the process, spanning from identifying the threat, removing the content and working with law enforcement if necessary. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for liaise 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from liaison

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of liaise was in 1928

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Cite this Entry

“Liaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liaise. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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