word
off the record
OFF the REK-erd
ɒf ðə ˈrɛkərdListen
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Syllable breakdown
offtherecord
Dictionary meaning
information provided by a source to a journalist with the understanding that it will not be attributed to the source or published directly; allows sources to provide context or background without being publicly identified; must be explicitly agreed to by both parties
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