ventilating

(verb) expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen. Synonyms: vent, ventilate, air out, air. Examples: "Air the old winter clothes." "Air out the smoke-filled rooms."

(verb) expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage. Synonyms: ventilate. Example: "Wheat should be well ventilated."

(verb) circulate through and freshen. Synonyms: ventilate. Example: "The gust of air ventilated the room."

(verb) give expression or utterance to. Synonyms: vent, ventilate, give vent. Examples: "She vented her anger." "The graduates gave vent to cheers."

(verb) furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape. Synonyms: ventilate. Example: "The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space."