Liaison (Noun)
Syllable division: li·ai·son
How to pronounce: UK: /liˈeɪ.zɒn/ US: /liˈeɪ.zɑːn/
#1 Meaning: Someone who helps groups of people or organisations to work together and offer information to each other.
Example:
> He acts as a liaison between the president and the government.
> The company appointed a liaison to work with their clients.
#2 Meaning: A secret sexual/romantic relationship between two people.
Example: He had several liaisons in different towns.
#3 Meaning: The process of adding eggs/cream/butter/flour to sauces, soups, etc. for thickening it.
Example: How do you make a liaison thickening agent?
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