Definitions for back channel
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Princeton's WordNet
back channel(adj)
an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)
"they negotiated via a back channel"
back-channel(adj)
via a back channel
"the failure of back-channel negotiations"
Wiktionary
back channel(Noun)
The smaller of two channels in a river that diverge to form an island
back channel(Noun)
An unofficial communications channel used to make informal or subversive negotiations
back channel(Noun)
A gesture or short prompt by which a listener invites a speaker to continue.
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