contact man
Definition
Noun: A person who acts as a liaison or intermediary between an organization and the public, especially in a professional capacity. This term often refers to someone responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with external individuals or groups, such as a public relations officer or a community outreach coordinator.
Usage Examples
- (A liaison responsible for public interactions.)
- (An intermediary facilitating communication.)
Advanced Usage
- "to serve as a contact man": to fulfill the role of a liaison or representative.
- She served as the contact man between the nonprofit and the government agencies. (She acted as the primary point of contact.)
Variants and Related Words
- Contact (n): the state of communication or connection.
- We need to establish contact with the client. (Initiate communication.)
- Contact person (n): a specific individual designated for communication, similar to "contact man."
- Please direct all questions to the contact person in our office. (The designated liaison.)
Synonyms
- Liaison: a person who facilitates communication between groups.
- Intermediary: a person who acts as a link between parties.
- Point of contact: a specific person to be contacted for information or coordination.
Related Idioms
- To be the go-between: to act as an intermediary between two parties.
- He was the go-between for the negotiations. (He facilitated communication.)
- To be the middleman: to serve as a link in a transaction or communication.
- She acted as the middleman between the artists and the gallery. (She connected both sides.)