off the air

phrase

of a radio or television station, etc.

: not broadcasting

The station is now off the air.

Examples of off the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But while the show has had staggering success and an enduring legacy over the past decade off the air, it’s also been marked by multiple tragedies. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

In September 2025, Disney pulled Kimmel off the air briefly after pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. — Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026

The station’s initial response was to take Elci off the air Monday while lawyers considered the ramifications. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

In the wake of Carr’s threat, ABC briefly took Kimmel off the air before a public backlash led ABC to reverse course. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

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