noun
- communication or cooperation between groups or organizations
- a person who acts as a link between groups or organizations
- a close romantic or sexual relationship, especially one that is secret or illicit
Usage: often implies secrecy or impropriety
Examples
- The company appointed a liaison to work with the government agency.
- There needs to be better liaison between the marketing and sales departments.
- She served as the liaison between the school and the parent organization.
- The military liaison coordinated efforts between the two branches.
- The scandal involved a liaison between the politician and his aide.
- Regular liaison meetings help prevent communication breakdowns.
- He was caught in a dangerous liaison that threatened his career.