on air

== English == === Alternative forms === on-air (especially attributive) === Etymology === The broadcasting sense derives from the early use of radio, literally sending the transmission on the air waves. === Prepositional phrase === on air (radio, television, broadcasting) Broadcasting or transmitting through the medium of radio or television. Synonym: on the air Antonym: off air (radio, television, broadcasting) Being, or so as to be, broadcast or transmitted by radio or television. (figuratively) Smoothly; gracefully. (figuratively) Happily. (bridge, of a trick) Won with a high card though capturing only small cards. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ air. ==== Descendants ==== → Japanese: オンエア (on'ea) ==== Translations ==== === References === “on air”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === Ronia, noria, raion, Riano, Irano-, Arion, oiran