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   liaison

   /lɪˈeɪzn/

   noun

   • 1. communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations: "the head porter works in close liaison with the reception office" Similar cooperationcontactassociationconnectioncollaborationcommunicationinterchangeaffiliationalliancepartnershiplinklinkagetie-uphook-up
   • ▪ a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between people: "he's our liaison with a number of interested parties" Similar intermediarymediatormiddlemancontactcontact man/woman/personlinklinkmanlinkwomanlinkpersongo-betweenrepresentativeagentintercederfactor
   • ▪ a sexual relationship, especially one that is secret or illicit: "I have been involved in an opportunistic sexual liaison with a work colleague" Similar love affairaffairrelationshipromanceattachmentflingintrigueamouraffair of the heartinvolvementamorous entanglementromantic entanglemententanglementflirtationdallianceinformal:hanky-pankybit on the sidecarry-on
   • 2. the binding or thickening agent of a sauce, often based on egg yolks.
   • 3. (in French and other languages) the sounding of a consonant that is normally silent at the end of a word, because the next word begins with a vowel.
   • ▪ introduction of a consonant between a word that ends in a vowel and another that begins with a vowel, as in English law and order.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a cookery term): from French, from lier ‘to bind’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIAISON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Liaison can mean communication, relationship, or speech act. Learn the meanings, pronunciation, and usage of liaison with examples and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     LIAISON meaning: 1. communication between people or groups...

   • Traditional

     LIAISON translate: 聯繫, 聯絡，聯繫，溝通, 聯絡官，聯絡人, 關係,...

   • Liaison: French Translation

     liaison translate: liaison. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     LIAISON translate: 联系, 联络，联系，沟通, 联络官，联络人, 关系,...

   • Liaison in Spanish

     LIAISON translate: enlace, enlace, contacto, relación,...

   • Liaison in Russian

     LIAISON translate: связь , канал связи , любовная связь ....

   • Znaczenie Liaison, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     liaison definicja: 1. communication between people or groups...

   • Liaison: Danish Translation

     liaison - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

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   What does liaison mean? A liaison is a person who acts to arrange and assist interaction between parties. A close synonym is intermediary. A more informal synonym is go-between.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIAISON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Liaison can mean co-operation, communication, connection, interchange, or a sexual or romantic relationship. Learn how to use liaison in different contexts and see synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

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   Definitions of liaison. noun. a channel for communication between groups. “he provided a liaison with the guerrillas” synonyms: contact, inter-group communication, link. see more. noun. a usually secretive or illicit romantic relationship. synonyms: affair, affaire, amour, intimacy, involvement. Pronunciation. US. /liˈeɪzɑn/ UK. /liˈeɪzɒn/

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › liaisonLiaison - definition of liaison by The Free Dictionary

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   Liaison can mean a communication or contact between groups or units, a sexual relationship, or a pronunciation of a silent consonant. Find out the different meanings, synonyms, and translations of liaison in various contexts.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishliaison noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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