vent
word
/ˈvɛnt/
vent
/vˈɛnt/
vent
Definition
A 'vent' is an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass in or out, or a way of expressing strong feelings or complaints.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, commonly refers to air conditioning, heating, or exhaust systems (e.g., 'air vent'). As a verb (mainly informal), it means expressing strong feelings, usually frustration or anger ('vent your anger'). Don't confuse with 'event'.
Spanish: rejilla - orificio de ventilación - desahogarse (emocionalmente)Portuguese (BR): respiro (abrir) - desabafar (emocionalmente) - saída de arPortuguese (PT): abertura de ventilação - desabafar (emocionalmente) - grelhaChinese (Simplified): 通风口 - 发泄 (情绪)Chinese (Traditional): 通風口 - 發洩 (情緒)Hindi: रोशनदान - निकलने का रास्ता - मन हल्का करनाArabic: فتحة تهوية - التنفيس (عاطفيًا)Bengali: ‘ভেন্ট’ সাধারণত এমন একটি ছিদ্র, যা দিয়ে বাতাস, গ্যাস বা তরল প্রবাহিত হতে পারে, অথবা মনোবেদনা বা রাগ প্রকাশের একটি উপায়।Russian: «Вент» — это отверстие для прохождения воздуха, газа или жидкости, а также способ выразить сильные эмоции или жалобы.Japanese: 「ベント」とは、空気やガス、液体が出入りできる開口部、または感情や不満を表現する方法です。Vietnamese: 'Vent' là lỗ cho phép không khí, khí hoặc chất lỏng đi qua, hoặc cách để trút cảm xúc mạnh mẽ.Korean: ‘벤트’는 공기, 가스, 액체가 통과할 수 있는 구멍 혹은 감정이나 불만을 표현하는 방법입니다.Turkish: 'Vent', hava, gaz veya sıvının geçişine izin veren bir açıklık veya güçlü duyguları ya da şikayetleri ifade etme yoludur.Urdu: ‘وینٹ’ ایک ایسا سوراخ ہوتا ہے جس سے ہوا، گیس یا مائع باہر یا اندر جا سکے، یا پھر اپنے جذبات یا شکایات کا اظہار کرنے کا طریقہ بھی ہو سکتا ہے۔Indonesian: 'Vent' adalah lubang tempat udara, gas, atau cairan bisa keluar masuk, atau cara untuk meluapkan perasaan atau keluhan yang kuat.
Example Sentences
Please open the vent to let in some fresh air.
basic
The car has a vent on the dashboard.
basic
Sometimes you just need to vent your feelings.
basic
He used social media to vent about his bad day at work.
natural
Steam started coming out of the vent on the ceiling.
natural
If you need to vent, I’m here to listen.
natural