Ventilating Meaning in English

word · lemma: ventilate

US

ˈvɛnəˌɫeɪtɪŋ/, /ˈvɛntəˌɫeɪtɪŋ

VEN-tuh-lay-ting

UK

vˈɛntɪlˌeɪtɪŋ

VEN-tih-lay-ting

Definition

Letting fresh air into a room or space, often by opening windows or using a fan, to improve air quality.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and informally, mostly about indoor spaces. Common phrases: 'ventilating the room', 'well-ventilated'. Can be misused as 'airing' (which means removing odors or drying).

• Spanish: ventilar
• Portuguese (BR): ventilar
• Portuguese (PT): ventilar
• Chinese (Simplified): 通风
• Chinese (Traditional): 通風
• Hindi: हवा देना - वेंटिलेट करना
• Arabic: تهوية
• Bengali: বায়ু চলাচল করানো - বাতাস চলাচল করানো
• Russian: проветривание - вентилирование
• Japanese: 換気する
• Vietnamese: thông gió
• Korean: 환기하다
• Turkish: havalandırmak
• Urdu: ہوا دینا
• Indonesian: mengalirkan udara - ventilasi

Example Sentences

She is ventilating the kitchen after cooking.

basic

We are ventilating the classroom by opening the windows.

basic

Properly ventilating your home can reduce humidity.

basic

I've been ventilating the living room all morning because of the paint smell.

natural

Make sure you’re ventilating properly when using strong cleaning products.

natural

He keeps ventilating his office, even when it’s freezing outside.

natural