expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; air the old winter clothes; air out the smoke-filled rooms

[ Syn: vent , air out , air ]

expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage; Wheat should be well ventilated'

circulate through and freshen; The gust of air ventilated the room'

give expression or utterance to; She vented her anger; The graduates gave vent to cheers

[ Syn: vent , give vent ]

furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape; The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space'