cone of silence

American  

noun

1. a space, in the shape of an inverted cone, above a radio beacon, in which there is a sharp reduction in the intensity of transmitted signals.

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cone of silence

I want an actual functioning cone of silence at work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026

The current study is another step toward science fiction technologies, such as the "cone of silence" in "Get Smart" and"Dune," the authors write.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2023

And while staring into the abyss of the cosmic sublime for weeks on end would have its perks, the cone of silence around the project could also prove lonely.

From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2022

Eastman, in a filing in May, said the group operates in a "cone of silence" — which is a "Get Smart" reference from the 1960s.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2022

Even employees who think they’re playing by the rules may find themselves on the wrong side of Musk’s cone of silence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2022