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mediate
01
occupying a middle position or stage, serving as a link or transition between two extremes
Example
The mediate stage of the process ensured a smooth transition to the final phase.
His role was mediate, connecting the creative team with the technical department.
02
acting through or dependent on an intervening agency
to mediate
01
to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees
Transitive: to mediate sth
Intransitive: to mediate between two people
Example
Sarah offered to mediate between the two coworkers who had been arguing for weeks.
Sometimes, it 's essential to have a third person mediate a conversation to ensure fairness and understanding.
02
to stand in a middle position or act as a connection between two different points or stages
Intransitive: to mediate between two things
Example
In many electronic devices, a converter is used to mediate between different power sources.
The bridge was built to mediate between the two towns, making travel much easier.
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