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
Example Sentences
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Savannah Guthrie made her way back to NBC’s studios in New York on Thursday after more than a month off-air, but not in her usual capacity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
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 • Mar. 20, 2025
Andrea Giambruno, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni's ex-partner, has been dropped as host of a national TV show after sexist off-air comments were leaked to another programme.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
She announced on Friday she was separating from her long-time partner, TV presenter Andrea Giambruno, after he repeatedly sparked outrage for sexist comments made on and off-air.
From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2023
They specify periods of retention and use of such off-air recordings in classrooms and similar places devoted to instruction and for homebound instruction.
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