off the air
idiom
of a radio or television station, etc.
: not broadcasting
The station is now off the air.
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Following widespread criticism, including Tom Cruise returning his three Globes, the HFPA announced a series of reforms, but NBC still canceled the 2022 telecast and instead announced winners off the air.
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The outage grounded or delayed thousands of flights, took broadcasters off the air and disrupted hospital computer systems and emergency services around the world.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
No, for those of you confused, The Penguin is not currently off the air, nor is the season randomly done after only four episodes.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
After nine years off the air, USA's drama series Graceland is back for more!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The outage grounded or delayed thousands of flights, took broadcasters off the air and disrupted hospital computer systems and emergency services around the world.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
No, for those of you confused, The Penguin is not currently off the air, nor is the season randomly done after only four episodes.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
After nine years off the air, USA's drama series Graceland is back for more!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Off the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20the%20air. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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