linkman
Connector between parties
A linkman is a person who serves as a connection between groups or individuals—a go-between or intermediary.
In British broadcasting, a linkman is a presenter who introduces segments and provides transitions between different parts of a program: The linkman handed off to the correspondent in Brussels.
The term also applies to certain positions in sports, particularly a midfielder in football who connects defense to attack.
Agent linking two parties
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
broker · agent · delegate · envoy · emissary · ambassador · diplomat · representative
Thing that joins others
- introducerOne who presents another
- schmoozerOne who ingratiates strategically
- socializerPerson who seeks company
- minglerOne who circulates socially
collaborator · influencer · rainmaker · dealmaker · power-broker · glad-hander · facilitator
Guiding light source
- signalmanOne directing traffic visually
- lamplighterOne who lit streetlights
- watchmanBuilding security guard
- illuminatorSource of brightness
One who accompanies another
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
- conductorOne who directs musicians
leader · pilot · sherpa · cicerone · docent · usher · pointman · trailblazer
Central pitch position
- playmakerOffensive flow controller
- pivotPoint of rotation
- passerOne who transfers something
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
One who resolves disputes
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- refereeSports rule enforcer
umpire · adjudicator · reconciler · settler · harmonizer · intercessor · ombudsman · neutral
intermediary
Agent linking two parties
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
coordinator · broker · agent · delegate · envoy · emissary · ambassador · diplomat · representative · channel
connector
Thing that joins others
- introducerOne who presents another
- schmoozerOne who ingratiates strategically
- socializerPerson who seeks company
mingler · collaborator · influencer · rainmaker · dealmaker · power-broker · glad-hander · facilitator
beacon
Guiding light source
- signalmanOne directing traffic visually
- lamplighterOne who lit streetlights
- watchmanBuilding security guard
escort
One who accompanies another
- pathfinderOne who discovers routes
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
conductor · leader · pilot · sherpa · cicerone · docent · usher · pointman · trailblazer
midfielder
Central pitch position
arbitrator
One who resolves disputes
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
referee · umpire · adjudicator · reconciler · settler · harmonizer · intercessor · ombudsman · neutral · troubleshooter
linkmanisolator
Device severing electrical connection
separator · divider · disconnector · blocker · barrier
linkmanblocker
Something that obstructs
obstructor · gatekeeper · bottleneck · impediment · obstacle
linkmanwinger
Side-positioned team member
fullback · goalkeeper · sweeper · target man