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Definition of air verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    air

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//ɛr//
     
    Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they air
     
     he / she / it airs
     
     past simple aired
     
     -ing form airing
     
     
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    clothes
  1. 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.
    2. opinions
  2. 2[transitive] air something to express your opinions publicly synonym voice The weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances.
    3. radio/TV program
  3. 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.
    4. Idioms
    air your dirty laundry/linen in public (disapproving)
     
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    to discuss your personal affairs in public, especially something embarrassing     Phrasal Verbsair out
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