English Word · Intermediate
liaise
To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution
Pronunciation: /liːˈeɪz/
Meaning
To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.
Example
As of May 12, Crossrail was liaising with contractors to enable physical work at stations to restart. This had been suspended on March 24 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
As of May 12, Crossrail was liaising with contractors to enable physical work at stations to restart. This had been suspended on March 24 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Practice tips
- Practice liaise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.