1. back channel - Noun
2. back channel - Adjective
3. back channel - Verb
an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)
via a back channel
Source: WordNetback-channel
they negotiated via a back channel Source: Internet
the failure of back-channel negotiations Source: Internet
According to him, the girls were released in the wee hours of Wednesday through back-channel efforts and with the help of some friends of the country. Source: Internet
After nearly two years of suspension, back-channel talks with President Macapagal-Arroyo resumed last year followed by formal talks early this year. Source: Internet
Murdoch was also grilled over his media empire's back-channel lobbying of the British government, and said he learned of the existence of one of the key lobbyists only "a few months ago." Source: Internet
Representatives of the government and the rebels had been holding back-channel discussions on going back to the negotiating table, after Duterte walked away from the talks in November 2017. Source: Internet