single-channel communication
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈtʃænəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: single-channel communications
comunicação em canal único
1. A communication system or process that uses only one transmission pathway or medium at a time, where information flows in one direction or requires sequential exchanges
The old telephone system used single-channel communication, allowing only one conversation per line.
O sistema telefônico antigo utilizava comunicação em canal único, permitindo apenas uma conversa por linha.
2. In telecommunications and data transmission, the use of one channel or frequency to transmit data without simultaneous bidirectional capability
Single-channel communication was a limitation of early radio broadcasts.
A comunicação em canal único era uma limitação das primeiras transmissões de rádio.
3. In organizational or interpersonal contexts, relying on one method of information exchange without alternative channels
The company's single-channel communication strategy meant all announcements came only through email.
A estratégia de comunicação em canal único da empresa significava que todos os anúncios chegavam apenas por email.
This is primarily a technical term used in telecommunications, information technology, and engineering fields. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic and professional contexts related to systems engineering and data transmission. The concept has become less relevant with modern technology but remains important in understanding legacy systems and theoretical communication models. In organizational contexts, the term can also refer metaphorically to rigid communication structures, which is criticized in modern management practices that favor multi-channel approaches.
Related Idioms & Phrases
one-way street (figurative use in communication contexts)
going through channels (related to single designated communication pathway)
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