on air

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1. •
   Broadcasting or transmitting through the medium of radio or television.

   • Julie is on air now, presenting the weather forecast.
   • Channel 9 will be on air in a few minutes, giving a live broadcast.
2. •
   Being, or so as to be, broadcast or transmitted by radio or television.

   • Don't interrupt while the program is on air.
   • This show isn't on air at the moment — it's only on in the summer.
3. •
   (figurative) Smoothly; gracefully.
4. •
   (figurative) Happily.
5. •
   Won with a high card though capturing only small cards.