off-air

[ awf-air, of- ]

adjective

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

off-air

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

Example Sentences

After eleven years off-air, the show returned for a new series in 2006 on the channel Challenge.

From BBC

In recent years, though, Sajak has become more politically outspoken off-air, writing occasional columns expressing his conservatism and more frequently sharing his thoughts on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

From New York Times

He also harnessed his oratory skills as the presenter of a phone-in programme, which was called the Mother of All Talk Shows, as well as a presenter on the Kremlin-backed news channel RT, which was taken off-air in 2022.

From BBC

Sara Putt, Chair of BAFTA, then gave a short off-air speech, noting that the organization’s aim is to “champion talent, exceptional storytelling and make the screen industries a more equitable and sustainable place.”

From Los Angeles Times

But in its reply to Ms Lattouf's legal action, the ABC said her case was "entirely misconceived", and she was taken off-air "because she failed or refused to comply with directions that she not post on social media about matters of controversy".

From BBC