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on the air

idiom
variants: or less commonly on air

Definition of on the air

of a radio or television station, program, etc.
: broadcasting or being broadcast
  • The interview will be on the air tomorrow.
  • an interview being shown on air

Word by Word Definitions

air play

  1. : breath

  2. : the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth

  3. : a light breeze

  1. : to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate

  2. : to expose to public view or bring to public notice

  3. : to transmit by radio or television

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  1. Nglish: Translation of on the air for Spanish speakers

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