back room

• Ein hinterer oder abgelegener Raum, oft verborgen oder privat, der für vertrauliche Gespräche, geheime Treffen oder nicht öffentliche Aktivitäten genutzt wird.

A hidden or private room, often used for secret meetings, confidential discussions, or activities that are not meant to be seen by the public.

1. Private or hidden areaB1formal

   A room in a building that is not accessible to the public, often used for private meetings or storage.

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   • The manager led us to the back room for a confidential discussion.
   • They keep the expensive inventory in the back room.
   • The back room of the shop is used for staff breaks.

2. Secret or unofficial dealingsB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe secret, often unethical, political or business negotiations.

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   • The deal was made in a back room, away from public scrutiny.
   • Back-room politics often decides the outcome of elections.
   • The decision was the result of back-room negotiations.