Meaning of the word ventilate in English

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ventilate

US /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪt/
UK /ˈven.t̬əl.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

cause air to circulate freely in (a room, building, etc.)

Example:
It's important to ventilate the room regularly to prevent mold.
The building is designed to ventilate naturally.
2.

express (an opinion, grievance, or emotion) freely

Example:
She needed to ventilate her frustrations about the project.
It's healthy to ventilate your feelings rather than keeping them bottled up.
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