Synonyms: ventilation, airing
Definition: the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
Similar words: improvement
Definition: the act of improving something
Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property
Synonyms: breathing, ventilation, external respiration, respiration
Definition: the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Similar words: bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity
Definition: an organic process that takes place in the body
Usage: respiratory activity
Synonyms: ventilating system, ventilation, ventilation system
Definition: a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
Usage: she was continually adjusting the ventilation
Similar words: mechanical system
Definition: a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles
Synonyms: public discussion, ventilation
Definition: free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
Usage: such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion
Similar words: discussion, word, give-and-take
Definition: an exchange of views on some topic
Usage: we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it