1. to provide fresh air to a room or building by allowing air to enter and circulate
2. to discuss or express something openly, especially feelings or opinions
3. to assist breathing by providing mechanical respiratory support
Usage: medical

Examples

• The fan ventilates the stuffy basement.
• She opens the windows to ventilate the kitchen after cooking.
• The meeting gave everyone a chance to ventilate their concerns.
• He ventilates his frustrations through writing.
• The machine ventilates patients who cannot breathe on their own.
• The building’s system ventilates all the offices automatically.
• The therapist encouraged her to ventilate her emotions.