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liaison

[/liˈeɪzɑːn/ or /ˈliːəzɑːn/]
nounfemininepl: liaisons
ligação
1. A person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups or organizations
She works as a liaison between the government and the local community.
Ela trabalha como uma ligação entre o governo e a comunidade local.
2. A close relationship or connection, especially one that is kept secret or illicit
The scandal revealed his liaison with a famous actress.
O escândalo revelou seu caso com uma atriz famosa.
3. In phonetics, the sounding of a normally silent final consonant before a vowel in connected speech
In French, liaison occurs when a silent final consonant is pronounced before a vowel.
Em francês, a ligação ocorre quando uma consoante final muda é pronunciada antes de uma vogal.
Synonyms
connectionlinkintermediarycontactrelationshipaffair
Antonyms
disconnectionseparationisolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ligação
Most common usage in both professional and personal contexts
General Brazilian
contato
Used when referring to a person acting as intermediary
Portugal
ligação
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
relação
Used in romantic/personal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain liaison with
establish liaison
break liaison
illicit liaison
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