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1. The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
   - dissemination, public exposure, spreading
    
2. A short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
   "he took the dogs for an airing"
    
3. The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
   - ventilation

1. Expose to fresh air
   "air your old sneakers";
   - air out, aerate
    
2. (broadcast medium) be broadcast
   "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
    
3. (broadcast medium) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   "We cannot air this X-rated song";
   - send, broadcast, beam, transmit
    
4. Make public
   "She aired her opinions on welfare";
   - publicize, publicise [Brit], bare
    
5. Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
   "Air linen"
    
6. Let in fresh air to replace the current air
   "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms";
   - vent, ventilate, air out

Derived forms: airings

Type of: dry, dry out, excursion, expedition, expose, freshen, improvement, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip, refresh, sashay [N. Amer], tell, transmission

Encyclopedia: Airing