| back channel n. A means by which actions, especially in government and diplomacy, are carried out secretly rather than through regular avenues of communication. back'-chan'nel (bāk'chān'əl) adj. & v. |
| Main Entry: | back channel |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a secret, indirect, or irregular means of communication, esp. for sensitive government and diplomacy matters |
| Etymology: | 1975-80 |
| Usage: | back channel, adj; back channel, v |