Your opposite number

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noun

The person who holds the same position or plays the same role as you in another organization or situation.

My opposite number in the New York office will handle your request.
Visual representation of "your opposite number" - The person who holds the same position or plays the same role as you in another organization or situation.

Often appears as...

  • meet your opposite number
  • contact your opposite number
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Workplace Context

Typically used in professional or organizational settings to refer to a similar job role elsewhere.

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I'll arrange a meeting with my opposite number in the marketing department of our sister company.
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Interorganizational Communication

Use when you need to interact with someone holding a parallel position in a different group or team.

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Could you get in touch with your opposite number at the client’s firm to discuss the details?
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Collaborative Projects

Mentioned when collaborating across different organizations or departments on a shared project.

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For this joint venture, our project manager will work closely with her opposite number from the other company.
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