behind-closed-doors meeting
nounUK /bɪˌhaɪnd kləʊzd ˌdɔːz ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US /bɪˌhaɪnd kloʊzd ˌdɔːrz ˈmiːtɪŋ/
A meeting where only certain people are allowed and others cannot come in.
The leaders held a behind-closed-doors meeting to talk about the surprise party.
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2. A gathering kept hidden from the public or the press.
The committee's behind-closed-doors meeting raised questions about transparency.
3. A discussion held privately to avoid outside influence.
They settled the dispute in a behind-closed-doors meeting.
4. An exclusive session limited to a small group of insiders.
Only board members attended the behind-closed-doors meeting.