1. (

• dissemination ,
• airing ,
• public_exposure ,
• spreading

) the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate ;

2. (

• airing ,

) a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing" ;

3. (

• ventilation ,
• airing

) the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air ;

1. (

• air_out ,
• air ,
• aerate

) expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers" ;

2. (

• air ,

) be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M." ;

3. (

• air ,
• send ,
• broadcast ,
• beam ,
• transmit

) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song" ;

4. (

• publicize ,
• publicise ,
• air ,
• bare

) make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare" ;

5. (

• air ,

) expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen" ;

6. (

• vent ,
• ventilate ,
• air_out ,
• air

) expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms" ;