Off-the-record
Pronunciation: /ˈɔf- ˈðə- ˈɹɛkɝd/
Off-the-record (adjective)
- not meant to be recorded or made public.
Examples
- The meeting was off-the-record to encourage open discussion.
- She shared off-the-record comments about the project.
Common collocations: off-the-record meeting, off-the-record remarks, speak off-the-record, off-the-record discussion
Off-the-record (adverb)
- said in a way that is not intended to be shared publicly.
Examples
- He mentioned, off-the-record, that changes were coming.
- Off-the-record, she admitted her concerns about the plan.