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Off the air Meaning in English

expression

ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛɹ
AWF-thuh-AIR
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeə
OF-thuh-AIR

التعريف

When a radio or TV program is not being broadcast, it is described as being 'off the air.' It can also refer to a whole channel or station when it stops transmitting.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used in media and broadcasting contexts; informal in conversation. Not the same as 'off air' (more technical), but both are used. Typically refers to temporary pauses, but can also mean permanent shutdown. Common to say, 'the show is off the air' or 'went off the air.'

جمل نموذجية

The radio station is off the air at night.

basic

After the storm, the TV channel was off the air.

basic

The show went off the air last year.

basic

Sorry, the live broadcast is off the air right now due to technical problems.

natural

They took the show off the air because of low ratings.

natural

Once the commercial break is over, we'll be back on the air, but for now, we're off the air.

natural