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Monday, September 2, 2013

ENGLISH DICTIONARY: LIAISON


1.   li·ai·son
ˈlēəˌzänlēˈā-
noun
noun: liaison
1.   1.
communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.
"the head porter works in close liaison with the reception office"
§  a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups of people.
plural noun: liaisons
"he's our liaison with a number of interested parties"
synonyms:
"Dave was my liaison with the district manager"
§  a sexual relationship, esp. one that is secret and involves unfaithfulness to a partner.
synonyms:
"a secret liaison"
2.   2.
the binding or thickening agent of a sauce, often based on egg yolks.
Example: VANWILDER: THE PARTY LIAISON         

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