off-air
Americanadjective
adjective
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obtained by reception of a radiated broadcasting signal rather than by line feed
an off-air recording
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connected with a radio or television programme but not broadcast
an off-air phone-in
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Another journalist said the station, which has around 400 employees, was off-air after the attack.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Harris, along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, is among the politicians Charlamagne regularly calls for off-air conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
After eleven years off-air, the show returned for a new series in 2006 on the channel Challenge.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024
Michael Strahan is finally back on “Good Morning America,” weeks after personal matters prompted his off-air break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Upon conclusion of such retention period, all off-air recordings must be erased or destroyed immediately.
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