ventilate

verb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ventilate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen.

   air the old winter clothes

2. Expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage.

   Wheat should be well ventilated

3. Circulate through and freshen.

   The gust of air ventilated the room