on air
The term "on air" is commonly used in radio and television to describe the state of being live or currently broadcasting.
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Definition
B2Broadcasting
(common)Currently being broadcast live on radio or television.
Example
- The news anchor was on air when the breaking news came in.
- The show will be on air at 8 PM.
B2Broadcasting
(common)Engaged in a live performance or presentation over a broadcasting medium.
Example
- The radio host is on air every morning at 6 AM.
- During the concert, the band went on air for a live session.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on air":
off airin the airair outon cameraair quotetune intuned inradio fixair rightsdead airlive streamopen airair levelnight airlive onbe onradio receptionradio alarm