verb
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
Synonyms
Examples
- air the old winter clothes
- air out the smoke-filled rooms
verb
expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage
Examples
- Wheat should be well ventilated
verb
circulate through and freshen
Examples
- The gust of air ventilated the room
verb
give expression or utterance to
Synonyms
Examples
- She vented her anger
- The graduates gave vent to cheers
verb
furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape
Examples
- The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space