Cambridge Dictionaries online Cambridge Dictionaries online

The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English

  

rapport

noun [S or U]
 
 
/ræˈpɔːr/ US  /-ˈpɔːr/

Definition

a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them: We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport. She has an excellent rapport with her staff.Empathy and sensitivitySympathy and compassion
(Definition of rapport noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Focus on the pronunciation of rapport