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ventilate

[ˈvɛntɪleɪt]

ventilate Definition

  • 1to allow fresh air to enter and move around a closed space
  • 2to express or discuss something openly and freely

Using ventilate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ventilate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to ventilate the room to get rid of the smell.

  • Example

    The building was designed to be well-ventilated.

  • Example

    We need to ventilate our concerns about the new policy.

  • Example

    She ventilated her frustrations with her boss to her therapist.

ventilate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ventilate

Antonyms for ventilate

Phrases with ventilate

  • ventilate one's grievances

    to express one's complaints or dissatisfaction

    Example

    The employees were given an opportunity to ventilate their grievances during the meeting.

  • to discuss or present an idea in order to receive feedback or criticism

    Example

    I want to ventilate my idea for a new product with the marketing team.

  • to expose a wound to air in order to promote healing

    Example

    The doctor instructed me to ventilate the wound by removing the bandage for a few hours each day.

Origins of ventilate

from Latin 'ventilare', meaning 'to fan, winnow, agitate, examine'

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Summary: ventilate in Brief

To 'ventilate' [ˈvɛntɪleɪt] means to allow fresh air into a closed space or to express something openly. It can refer to physical spaces, as in 'The building was designed to be well-ventilated,' or to emotional states, as in 'She ventilated her frustrations with her boss to her therapist.' Phrases like 'ventilate one's grievances' and 'ventilate an idea' extend the meaning to expressing complaints or discussing ideas.