liaison

Everyday

1. Liaison is the way people or groups talk to each other and work together. tree →
2. A liaison (officer) is the person whose job is to keep two groups in touch. tree →
3. (formal, adult) A liaison can also mean a secret romantic relationship. tree →

In the lessons

Used in school offices (a parent liaison), the police, the army and companies. It tells the reader someone links two groups. Phrases: liaison officer, in liaison with.

Examples

• The school has a parent liaison who helps families. tree →
• The police liaison officer visited our class. tree →
• There is close liaison between the hospital and the school. tree →
• She is the liaison between the two teams. tree →
• The council works in liaison with local clubs. tree →
• Good liaison stops mistakes. tree →

Note

Tricky spelling: l-i-a-i-s-o-n (two i's). Comes from French. The verb is «liaise». It is a formal word; in everyday talk people say «link» or «contact».