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air

2 verb
     
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1

opinion

[transitive] to express your opinions publicly
air your views/grievances/complaints etc
Staff will get a chance to ask questions and air their views.
2

tv/radio

[intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a programme on television or radio:
KPBS airs such popular children's programs as 'Barney' and 'Sesame Street'.
The program is due to air next month.
3

room

[transitive] especially British English air something out American English to let fresh air into a room, especially one that has been closed for a long time
4

clothes

[intransitive and transitive] especially British English air (something) out American English to put a piece of clothing in a place that is warm or has a lot of air, so that it smells clean:
I've left my sweater outside to air.
➔ airing

➔ air your dirty laundry

at dirty1 (7)
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