back channel
IPA: bˈæktʃænʌɫ
noun
- The smaller of two channels in a river that diverge to form an island.
- A secondary channel of activity, typically in parallel with primary channels and somewhat independent of them.
- An unofficial communications channel used to make informal or subversive negotiations.
- (computing) A real-time online discussion that occurs simultaneously with a verbal presentation.
- (linguistics) A gesture or short prompt by which a listener invites a speaker to continue.
back-channel
IPA: bˈæktʃˈænʌɫ
verb
- Alternative spelling of backchannel [To employ a back channel.]
backchannel
IPA: bˈæktʃˈænʌɫ
noun
- Alternative form of back channel [The smaller of two channels in a river that diverge to form an island.]
verb
- To employ a back channel.
- (linguistics) To employ non-verbal (oral and visual) means to influence a speaker without interruption.