cross talk
nounDefinition of cross talk
1
: unwanted signals in a communication channel (as in a telephone, radio, or computer) caused by transference of energy from another circuit (as by leakage or coupling)
2a
: conversation that does not relate to the main topic being discussed
b
: conversation or repartee engaged in for an audience
Examples of cross talk in a Sentence
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The issue took up the rest of the first hour of the debate but the constant cross talk between the candidates was repeatedly interrupted by the CNN moderators, who were strictly enforcing the cable outlet's debate rules and time limits. — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, "Health care and CNN's rules are among the winners and losers of Tuesday's Democratic debate," 30 July 2019 At times the forum became a free-for-all of cross talk among candidates desperate to wedge their personalities and signature ideas into brief snippets of television airtime. — Jonathan Martin, New York Times, "Democrats Diverge on Economy and Immigration in First Debate," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cross talk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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