dead air
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dead air
n.
An unintended interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound.
dead′ air′
n.
the loss or suspension of the video or audio signal during a television or radio transmission.
[1940–45]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() pause, suspension, intermission, interruption, break - a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something |