W Will17 Senior Member Joined Mar 28, 2008 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language French Home Country France Current Location UK Apr 5, 2012 #1 Hello, I don't understand this expression: "I can liaise nearer the time". Can you help me please? Cheers Will
Hello, I don't understand this expression: "I can liaise nearer the time". Can you help me please? Cheers Will
Barb_D Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 5, 2012 #2 "Liaise" as a verb is the height of jargon, in my opinion. And nearer the time to what? I'm not surprised you couldn't understand it. I can meet with you at a time closer to [whatever is happening].
"Liaise" as a verb is the height of jargon, in my opinion. And nearer the time to what? I'm not surprised you couldn't understand it. I can meet with you at a time closer to [whatever is happening].
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 5, 2012 #3 It could mean to act as a liaison with some un-named 3rd party.