go-between

noun
UK: /ˈɡəʊ.bɪ.twiːn/
US: /ˈɡoʊ.bɪ.twiːn/

  1. A person who carries messages or arranges deals between people who do not want to meet each other.

    1. My sister acted as a go-between for me and my friend when we argued.
    2. The lawyer served as a go-between in the negotiation, relaying offers between the companies.

  2. Someone who helps two people or groups who disagree to come to an agreement.

    1. The diplomat played go-between, trying to find common ground.
    2. A neutral third party served as a go-between to resolve the dispute, facilitating communication.

Synonyms

mediator intermediary broker agent
go-between verb

  1. To act as an intermediary or negotiator between parties.

    1. I can go-between to help you solve that problem with them.
    2. The manager offered to go-between in the conflict between the employees, hoping to mediate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "go-between" in English means: A person who carries messages or arranges deals between people who do not want to meet each other., Someone who helps two people or groups who disagree to come to an agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "go-between" is /ˈɡəʊ.bɪ.twiːn/ in British English and /ˈɡoʊ.bɪ.twiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "go-between": mediator, intermediary, broker, agent.

Example usage of "go-between": "My sister acted as a go-between for me and my friend when we argued.". More examples on the page.