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Definition air in British English

air verb

verb
/eə(r)/
1

to say in public what your opinions or complaints about something are

Example

In an interview, the singer aired his views on family life.

Example

We hold meetings where residents' problems can be aired.

Example

Employees should be given the opportunity to air their grievances.

Synonyms and related words
express comment speak out
2

to broadcast something on radio or television

Example

Many viewers were shocked when the TV news aired graphic footage of the war.

Example

The show was first aired in 2001.

Synonyms and related words
broadcast report give out
3

if you air a place or it airs, you open the doors and windows to let fresh air in

Synonyms and related words
a/c air air-conditioned
3.1

if you air clothes, sheets etc or they air, you put them in warm or moving air until they are completely dry and smell clean

Synonyms and related words
air boil the cleaners
Definition air in British English

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