Here’s an interesting verb in business English that you can add to your vocabulary. “Liaise” means to establish and maintain communication and cooperation with other people or departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
In business environments, it’s crucial to have good skills in liaising with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders to improve workflow, reduce misunderstandings, and make sure that everyone is on the same page.
Examples:
- As a project manager, I need to liaise with the development team to make sure that we’re on track with our deadlines.
- My department regularly liaises with suppliers to negotiate better prices and ensure timely deliveries.
- The legal team liaises with the compliance department to guarantee all regulations are met.
Pronunciation:
- “li” sounds like “lee”
- “aise” sounds like “aze”
So it would be pronounced like “lee-aze”.
