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liaison officer

[ˈliːeɪzɒn ˈɒfɪsər]
nounpl: liaison officers
oficial de ligação
1. A person appointed to maintain communication and cooperation between two or more groups, organizations, or military units
The liaison officer coordinated between the police department and the community center.
O oficial de ligação coordenou entre o departamento de polícia e o centro comunitário.
2. A military officer responsible for ensuring effective communication and cooperation between allied forces or commands
The liaison officer facilitated information exchange between the two military units.
O oficial de ligação facilitou a troca de informações entre as duas unidades militares.
Synonyms
intermediarycoordinatorgo-betweencontact officerconnecting officer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oficial de ligação
most common usage in military and diplomatic contexts
General Brazilian
agente de ligação
alternative, used in civilian organizational contexts
Portugal
oficial de ligação
standard military terminology
Portugal
encarregado de ligação
alternative civilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

serve as a bridge between
act as a middleman
facilitate communication
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