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 By liaising with and assisting armed groups against ISIS, Western special operations could empower factional rivals and reduce the incentives for political reconciliation. Frederic Wehrey, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2016 As vice chair, Lawler will exclusively be focusing on strategic and commercial imperatives for Ford, leveraging partnerships, and liaising with leaders around the globe, including in China, Southeast Asia and Europe, to advance industry-critical policy, according to the company. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 May 2024 Responsible for liaising with designers and calling in all of Kate’s outfits and accessories, Archer has helped style Kate for nearly a decade. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 These are a group of Americans who are caring for children under 18 and older relatives at the same time, providing hours of unpaid labor—from transportation and doctor visits, to liaising with insurance companies, care facilities, and lawyers, while also dealing with the demands of being a parent. Pooja Makhijani, Parents, 29 Mar. 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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“Liaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liaise. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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