cross talk

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noun

interference heard on a telephone or radio because of unintentional coupling to another communication channel.
incidental conversation; chatter, as opposed to formal discussion:
The meeting was slowed by cross talk between board members.
British. witty, fast-paced dialogue, especially in a play, comic act, etc.; repartee.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cross talk¹

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

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Despite the frequent cross talk, the tone overall was rather cordial.

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The paper explains the mechanism of "cross talk" between two cellular pathways, one initiated by proteins known as growth factors and by their cellular receptors.

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"Blocking proteasomes seems to have an activity-modulatory effect across all the cells, despite being expressed in a subpopulation, suggesting that proteasomes facilitate a kind of cross talk between these cells," says Margolis.

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Their workplace cross talk and byplay are both hilarious, making this Manhattan Theater Club production, directed by Whitney White, a kind of “Cheers” for today and a comic highlight of the season.

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There was so much cross talk and interrupting — by both governors — that it was impossible to hear what they were saying.

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