/liˈeɪzɑːn/

li·aison

BrE /liˈeɪzn/

NAmE /liˈeɪzɑːn/,

/ˈliəzɑːn/

[U, sing.]

~ (between A and B)

a relationship between two organizations or different departments in an organization, involving the exchange of information or ideas

Our role is to ensure liaison between schools and parents.

We work in close liaison with the police.

[C]

~ (to/with sb/sth)

a person whose job is to make sure there is a good relationship between two groups or organizations

the White House liaison to organized labor

[C]

~ (with sb)

a secret sexual relationship, especially if one or both partners are married

SYN affair