liaise

[lee-eyz]

verb (used without object), li·aised, li·ais·ing.

to form a liaison.

Origin of liaise

First recorded in 1925–30; back formation from liaison

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Related Words for liaising

communicate, contact, connect, network, collaborate, negotiate, correspond, talk, cooperate, conjoin, rally

British Dictionary definitions for liaising

liaise

verb

(intr usually foll by with) to communicate and maintain contact (with)

Word Origin for liaise

C20: back formation from liaison

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Word Origin and History for liaising

liaise

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