air out — to broadcast or transmit something on radio or television
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to broadcast or transmit something on radio or television
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈer aʊt/
Example Sentences
- The reality show will air out all the contestants' embarrassing moments on prime time.
- After the yoga class, we need to air out the studio because everyone was sweating heavily.
- The meeting was scheduled to air out all the budget concerns before making final decisions.
air out
VERB[/ˈer aʊt/]
to broadcast or transmit something on radio or television
She opens every window to air out the stuffy bedroom after winter.
Care out the facts, then air out and share out the news!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'air out' combines 'air', derived from Ancient Greek 'aer' (air), with the adverb 'out'. From the 16th century, it was used literally to mean 'expel air' or 'ventilate'. In the 20th century, with the development of broadcast media, the phrase acquired the figurative sense of 'broadcast' or 'make public'.
Breakdown
air (from Ancient Greek aer, meaning air) + out (adverb indicating outward direction or removal), combining to form a phrasal verb meaning either 'ventilate' or 'broadcast'.
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📝Examples
“The reality show will air out all the contestants' embarrassing moments on prime time.”
“After the yoga class, we need to air out the studio because everyone was sweating heavily.”
“The meeting was scheduled to air out all the budget concerns before making final decisions.”
“My grandmother likes to air out her vintage dresses in the garden every spring.”
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