talk back
The phrase "talk back" can imply either a disrespectful response to authority or a specific communication system used in broadcasting.
Definition
B2General
(informal, negative)To respond in a rude or disrespectful manner to someone in authority.
Example
- Children should not talk back to their parents.
C1Broadcasting
(technical)A communication system allowing studio personnel to hear control-room staff during broadcasts.
Example
- The director used the talk back system to give instructions to the camera operators.
C1New Zealand
(regional)To engage in a live telephone dialogue broadcasted over radio or television.
Example
- Listeners were invited to talk back and share their opinions on the air.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "talk back":
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