ventilate

A verb used to indicate the act of allowing fresh air to circulate through a space, or to express an opinion or feeling openly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обеспечению циркуляции свежего воздуха в помещении или для открытого выражения мнения или чувства.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de hacer circular aire fresco en un espacio cerrado, o para expresar abiertamente una opinión o un sentimiento, o para discutir algo públicamente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renouveler l'air dans un espace clos, ou pour exprimer ouvertement une opinion, un sentiment ou un sujet de discussion.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, frische Luft in einen Raum zu lassen, um ihn zu erneuern, oder um Gefühle oder Meinungen offen auszudrücken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer circular ar fresco em um ambiente, ou de expressar aberta e livremente uma opinião ou sentimento.zh动词，指使室内空气流通、引入新鲜空气；也指公开表达或发泄情绪、意见，或对某事进行公开讨论。arفعل يدل على إدخال الهواء النقي وتجديده في مكان مغلق، كما يدل مجازًا على التعبير عن المشاعر أو الآراء بحرية وإخراج ما في النفس.

1. To freshen with air B1 formal

   To expose something to cool or cold air in order to cool or freshen it.

   • She opened the windows to ventilate the room.
   • The fan helps to ventilate the attic during summer.
   • He ventilated the basement to remove the musty smell.

   ruПроветриватьesventilarfraérerdeLüftenptVentilarzh通风arتهوية

   Synonymes: aerateairair outfreshenvent

   Antonymes: sealsmotherstiflesuffocate

2. To prevent spoilage B2 formal

   To expose something to the circulation of fresh air in order to slow down spoilage.

   • The grain must be ventilated regularly to prevent mold.
   • Properly ventilated storage keeps vegetables fresh longer.
   • They ventilated the cheese cellar to maintain the right humidity.

   ruПроветривать для предотвращения порчиesventilar para evitar la descomposiciónfrventilerdeBelüften zur Vermeidung von VerderbptVentilar para evitar deterioraçãozh通风防变质arالتهوية لمنع الفساد

   Synonymes: aerateairair out

3. To circulate air through B1 formal

   To cause air to circulate through a space, refreshing it.

   • The air conditioning system ventilates the entire building.
   • Fresh air ventilates the greenhouse through the roof vents.
   • The tunnel is ventilated by large fans.

   ruПроветриватьesventilarfrventilerdeLüftenptVentilarzh通风arتهوية

   Synonymes: aerateairair outcoolfanfreshenoxygenate

   Antonymes: closesealstagnatestop

4. To express an opinion B2 formal

   To give expression or utterance to a thought, feeling, or opinion.

   • He ventilated his frustrations during the meeting.
   • She ventilated her concerns about the new policy.
   • The forum allowed citizens to ventilate their views.

   ruВысказыватьesExpresar una opiniónfrExprimer une opiniondeÄußernptExpressarzh表达arيعبّر عن الرأي

   Synonymes: airarticulateexpressstateutterventvoice

   Antonymes: concealrepressstiflesuppresswithhold

5. To provide an air opening B2 formal

   To furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape.

   • The plumber ventilated the gas pipe to release pressure.
   • They ventilated the engine compartment for safety.
   • The roof was ventilated to prevent heat buildup.

   ruВентилироватьesventilarfrventiler (munir d'une ouverture d'aération)deBelüftenptVentilarzh通风arتهوية

   Synonymes: aerateairfreshenoxygenatevent

   Antonymes: blockcloseplugsealstop

• ventilated past participle
• ventilated past simple
• ventilating present participle
• ventilates third person singular