be on
Definition
- Verb (intransitive):
- To be broadcast or transmitted, especially on television or radio.
- To be currently showing or airing as part of a scheduled program.
Usage
This verb is used to indicate that a program, show, or event is being broadcast or is scheduled for broadcast on television or radio. It describes the state of a program being aired.
Examples
- (Asking for the broadcast time.)
- (The show is currently airing.)
- (Inquiring if the news broadcast has started.)
- (Stating a future broadcast schedule.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be on about": (Informal, British English) To talk at length about a particular topic, often in a tedious or complaining way.
- "What's he on about now? I can't follow his rant."
Variants and Related Words
- On air: An adjectival phrase with a similar meaning, describing a program that is currently being broadcast.
- "The station is on air 24 hours a day."
Synonyms
- Air: To broadcast a program.
- Broadcast: To transmit a program by radio or television.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Come on: To begin broadcasting or to appear on television.
- "The documentary comes on after the evening news."
- Go on: To begin or to appear on a broadcast medium.
- "She went on the radio to explain her position."
Related Idioms
- Be on the air: To be in the process of broadcasting.
- "We are on the air in 5, 4, 3, 2..." (A countdown used in broadcasting.)
Verb
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appear in a show, on T.V. or radio
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The news won't be on tonight
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