liaise

[lee-eyz] Example Sentences Origin

li·aise

[lee-eyz]
verb (used without object), li·aised, li·ais·ing.
to form a liaison.

Origin:
1925–30; back formation from liaison
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Example Sentences
  • They design and implement and manage and coordinate and facilitate and liaise.
  • My job, as medical rescue coordinator, is to liaise with and supervise these teams.
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liaise (lɪˈeɪz)
 
vb (usually foll by with)
to communicate and maintain contact (with)
 
[C20: back formation from liaison]

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liaise
1928, back formation from liaison (q.v.). Said to be a coinage of British military men in World War I. Related: Liaised; liaising.
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