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1. The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
   - dissemination, public exposure, spreading
    
2. A short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
   "he took the dogs for an airing"
    
3. The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
   - ventilation

1. Expose to fresh air
   "air out your old sneakers"; "air your old sneakers"
   - air out, aerate
    
2. Be broadcast
   "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
    
3. Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   "We cannot air this X-rated song"
   - send, broadcast, beam, transmit
    
4. Make public
   "She aired her opinions on welfare"
   - publicize, publicise [Brit], bare
    
5. Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
   "Air linen"
    
6. Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
   "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
   - vent, ventilate, air out

Derived forms: airings

Type of: dry, dry out, excursion, expedition, expose, freshen, improvement, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip, refresh, sashay [N. Amer], tell, transmission

Encyclopedia: Air