ventilate

verb

1. 1

   expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

   air the old winter clothes

   air out the smoke-filled rooms

2. 2

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

   The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space

3. 3

   give expression or utterance to

   She vented her anger

   The graduates gave vent to cheers

4. 4

   circulate through and freshen

   The gust of air ventilated the room

5. 5

   expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage

   Wheat should be well ventilated