off the air

idiom

of a radio or television station, etc.
: not broadcasting
The station is now off the air.

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Fans got emotion, analysis, and context without being rushed off the air. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Comments Bryan Cranston was thrilled to reunite with his Malcolm in the Middle family for a revival series after nearly two decades off the air. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 June 2025 But if federal funding to public media is indeed halted, some smaller stations could be forced off the air. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 May 2025 The Rock Helps John Cena Win Gold The idea of The Rock returning to help John Cena go over and beat Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes for the title would not be the greatest way for WrestleMania 41 to go off the air on Sunday night. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off the air

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“Off the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20the%20air. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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