dead air

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noun

the loss or suspension of the video or audio signal during a television or radio transmission.

Origin of dead air

First recorded in 1940–45

Words nearby dead air

deaconry, deactivate, deacylase, dead, dead ahead, dead air, dead and buried, dead arm, dead as a doornail, dead beat, dead bury their dead, let the

Words related to dead air

peace, stillness, calm, tranquillity, relaxation, serenity, quiet, reticence, lull, secrecy, blackout, quietude, quietness, ease, stop, repose, hush, noiselessness, cessation, termination