- 1[transitive, intransitive] air (something) to put clothing, etc. in a place that is warm or has plenty of air so that it dries completely and smells fresh; to be left to dry somewhere Leave the towels out to air.
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opinions - 2[transitive] air something to express your opinions publicly synonym voice The weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances.
- 3[transitive, intransitive] air (something) to broadcast a program on the radio or on television; to be broadcast The show will be aired next Tuesday night. The program aired last week. Idioms
air
verbNAmE//ɛr//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they air he / she / it airs
past simple aired
-ing form airing
to discuss your personal affairs in public, especially something embarrassing Phrasal Verbsair out
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