crosstalk

/ˈkrɔsˌtɔk/
noun
  1. Unwanted transfer of signals between communication channels, causing interference.
    • Engineers worked to reduce crosstalk in the new fiber optic cables.
    • The phone line had crosstalk, so I could hear another conversation faintly.
    • Crosstalk can distort audio signals in a recording studio.
  2. Conversation or discussion that interrupts or overlaps with other talk, especially in a group setting.
    • Crosstalk in the conference room made it hard to hear the speaker.
    • The teacher asked the students to avoid crosstalk while she was giving instructions.
    • There was too much crosstalk during the meeting, and no one could finish a sentence.
What does "crosstalk" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean