off-air

American  

[awf-air, of-] / ˈɔfˈɛər, ˈɒf- /

adjective

1. not broadcast, but said, played, or happening in a radio or television studio context.

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off-air British  

adjective

1. obtained by reception of a radiated broadcasting signal rather than by line feed

   an off-air recording

2. connected with a radio or television programme but not broadcast

   an off-air phone-in

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Example Sentences

In a separate off-air conversation with “Today,” Coulier explained that the cancer “could stem from having an HPV virus up to 30 years ago,” adding that doctors said his virus “activated and turned into a carcinoma.”

From Los Angeles Times

"These people work in both on and off-air roles, dotted across the organisation in different functions and departments. They are often in positions where power could be abused," the report said.

From BBC

LoRosa reminded Jess that she has been open to hashing out differences and conflicts off-air and that they have had such conversations in the past.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheinelle Jones says she is grateful for the support of her fans and TV family as she takes time off-air to deal with a personal matter.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones has been off-air since last month.

From Los Angeles Times