Definitions for ventilate

Definitions for (verb) ventilate

Main entry: vent, ventilate, air, air out

Definition: expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

Usage: air the old winter clothes; air out the smoke-filled rooms


Main entry: ventilate

Definition: furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape

Usage: The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space


Main entry: give vent, vent, ventilate

Definition: give expression or utterance to

Usage: She vented her anger; The graduates gave vent to cheers


Main entry: ventilate

Definition: circulate through and freshen

Usage: The gust of air ventilated the room


Main entry: ventilate

Definition: expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage

Usage: Wheat should be well ventilated


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