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through private channels

[θruː ˈpraɪvət ˈtʃænəlz]
adverbial phrase
através de canais privados
1. by means of unofficial, confidential, or non-public methods of communication or transaction
The information was obtained through private channels rather than official sources.
A informação foi obtida através de canais privados em vez de fontes oficiais.
2. using indirect, personal, or informal connections to accomplish something
He arranged the deal through private channels to avoid publicity.
Ele organizou o acordo através de canais privados para evitar publicidade.
Synonyms
through back channelsinformallyoff the recordconfidentiallythrough unofficial means
Antonyms
through official channelspubliclyformallyopenly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
através de canais privados
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
por canais privados
Common alternative phrasing in business contexts
Portugal
através de canais privados
Standard usage, formal preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

back channels
behind closed doors
under the table
off the books
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