Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. One who acts as an intermediary or messenger between two sides.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who passes from one to another of different persons or parties as an agent or assistant in negotiation or intrigue; one who serves another or others as an intermediary.
- n. A servant who assists in the duties of two positions. See the extract.
Wiktionary
- n. An intermediary or middleman.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. A negotiator who acts as a link between parties; an intermediate agent; a broker; a procurer; -- sometimes in a disparaging sense.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
Examples
“All this he said in the High, except for the word go-between: kynamolgos.”
“The three play different aspects of the Chevalier d'Éon, as well as two kings, a queen, doctors, narrators, a political go-between, a rival swordsman and a horse.”
The Wall Street Journal: A Life in Multiple Roles: Lepage's Enigmatic Dance
“According to Schlumberger documents reviewed by the Journal, in 2002, Yemen's Petroleum Exploration and Production Authority, before signing off on the project, urged the company to hire a firm called Zonic Invest Ltd. as a go-between.”
“One institution stands out as perfectly placed to act as go-between amid all these vested interests: CLS Bank, the industry utility that steps in after trades are executed, wherever that might be, and handles the dull but crucial task of ensuring all sides of currency deals get paid.”
“She will be a priceless go-between for Obama to Congress in the hard battles that he will continue to face to get his agenda passed.”
The Huffington Post: Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Obama-Hillary Is the Winning Ticket in 2012
“The report alleges that Senator Tom Coburn knew of the affair and acted as a go-between as Ensign and Doug Hampton negotiated the terms of the ... um ... "severance".”
The Huffington Post: HUFFPOST HILL - We Hope You Don't Have An Aunt Named 'Judy'
“This person is the go-between in between you and the show hosts and all of the technical support.”
“Specialist, CIA, Mafia go-between and SOOOOO much more.”
“Also charged was a close aide, who was described in the superseding indictment as the go-between for the mayor and the contractor.”
The Wall Street Journal: Former Detroit Mayor Faces New Charge
“The 34-year-old works as a go-between, buying the rights to drill for oil and gas from landowners on behalf of energy firms.”
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