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back channel in American English an unofficial, often secret, means of communication Examples of 'back channel' in a sentenceback channel If he's not aboard by nightfall, warp your way out the back channel.We maintain a back-channel email correspondence about what we're playing, but absolutely do not discuss it when we're together in polite company.What is badly needed is a diplomatic 'back channel' where disagreements can be quietly sorted out.But officials on both sides say that some unspecified progress has been made in the simultaneous 'back channel' talks.Then you begin to negotiate their freedom through back channels.There is nothing wrong with back channels and much to be gained from them in emergencies.Only when these back channels of communication are cut off does more sustained and unpredictable conflict erupt.Of course, intelligence officers should have back channels to our enemies and diplomats should try to find common ground to resolve conflicts. |