off the record (B2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: ˌɔːf ðə ˈrekɔːrd

Definition

Information provided with the explicit understanding that it will not be published or attributed to the speaker.

Examples

• She spoke off the record about the company's upcoming layoffs.

• The senator gave an off the record briefing to the press corps.

• Everything we discuss in this room is strictly off the record.

Synonyms of off the record

Words with a similar meaning to off the record:

• private
• confidential
• unofficial
• in confidence

Antonyms of off the record

Words with the opposite meaning to off the record:

• on the record
• public

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