communication channel

/kəˈmjunəˌkeɪʃən ˌtʃænl/

Other forms: communication channels

Definitions of communication channel

1. noun

   (often plural) a means of communication or access
   synonyms: channel, line

   types:

   back channel

   an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)

   lens

   (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood

   contact, inter-group communication, liaison, link

   a channel for communication between groups

   line of gab, patter, spiel

   plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

   type of:

   communicating, communication

   the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information