1. An unofficial, indirect, or covert communication channel used to conduct negotiations, discussions, or information exchange outside formal or public channels
Diplomats used back-channel methods to negotiate the peace treaty without public scrutiny.
Diplomatas usaram métodos de canal secreto para negociar o tratado de paz sem escrutínio público.
2. A method of communication that bypasses standard procedures or hierarchies to achieve faster or more discreet results
The company relied on back-channel methods to communicate sensitive information between departments.
A empresa usou métodos de canal secreto para comunicar informações sensíveis entre departamentos.