backchannel

English

verb
Definitions
  • To employ a back channel.
  • (linguistics) To employ non-verbal (oral and visual) means to influence a speaker without interruption.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English channel.

Origin

English

channel

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