Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-the-air

Phrase
ˈɒn ðə ˈɛər
Definition
Broadcasting or transmitting a program or signal over the radio or television.
Examples
  • The show is currently on-the-air and can be heard on multiple stations.
  • She was nervous during her first on-the-air interview.
  • The radio station has been on-the-air since 1995.
Meaning
The term refers to the state of being currently broadcast to an audience.
Synonyms
  • Broadcasting
  • Live
  • Transmitting