Phrase guide

off air

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Not broadcasting or transmitting on radio or television.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Channel 9 will be off air from 11 pm until 6 am.
  • The transmitter is off air after a fire.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: off the air

Antonyms: on air

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Not being, or so as not to be, broadcast or transmitted by radio or television.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After ten years, the TV series was taken off air.
  • Fortunately his offensive remarks were off air.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dark, silent

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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