off air
The phrase "off air" is commonly used in broadcasting to describe periods when a program is not being transmitted, or activities that occur outside of broadcast time.
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Definition
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(technical)Not being transmitted on television or radio.
Example
- The station will be off air for maintenance from midnight to 6 AM.
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(informal)Describing activities or conversations occurring when a program is not being broadcast or recorded.
Example
- They discussed the show's future plans during an off-air meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off air":
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