radio silence

/ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ · noun

Meaning

A status maintained where all fixed or mobile radio stations in an area stop transmitting (sometimes limited to certain frequency bands).
The period of time during which this status exists.
A period of time during which nothing is heard from a person or organization, especially when such communication would normally be expected.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

dead air(English)dead spot(English)dead zone(English)silence(English)silent treatment(English)still(English)deadspot(English)silent mode(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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