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

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Gray’s best option for being in charge of liaising with FEMA, NWS and LAFD? Charlie Mason, TVLine, 28 Feb. 2025 Some respond to individual complaints, some work on systemic issues and investigations and others liaise with state lawmakers and advocate on behalf of the prison population, Schuster said. James Watson, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025 Others kept in the loop include the Welsh Government and the Secretary of States for Wales, while the FAW has liaised with UEFA about the possibility of the EFL quartet representing Wales in their competitions. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025 Merz, 69, has no previous government experience but has promised to provide greater leadership than Scholz and to liaise more with key allies, restoring Germany to the heart of Europe. Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liaise

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 2 Apr. 2025.

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