air

²air

verb

Definition of AIR

transitive verb

1

: to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate —often used with out

2

: to expose to public view or bring to public notice

3

: to transmit by radio or television <air a program>

intransitive verb

1

: to become exposed to the open air

2

: to become broadcast <the program airs daily>

Examples of AIR

1. The blankets were left outside to air.
2. She opened the windows to air the room.
3. The company had a meeting so that employees could air their complaints.
4. The interview will be aired tomorrow.
5. The interview will air tomorrow.

First Known Use of AIR

1530

Related to AIR

Synonyms: express, expound, give, look, raise, sound, state, vent, ventilate, voice

Antonyms: stifle, suppress

Related Words: advertise, announce, declare, enounce, enunciate, proclaim, say; broadcast, circulate, disseminate, publish; describe, write, write up; sound off, speak out, speak up; chime in; communicate, convey, put across, put over; offer, submit

Near Antonyms: censor, restrain, restrict

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