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Meaning Of Ventilate
v. t.
To open and expose to the free passage of air; to
supply with fresh air, and remove impure air from; to air; as, to
ventilate a room; to ventilate a cellar; to ventilate a mine.
v. t.
To provide with a vent, or escape, for air, gas,
etc.; as, to ventilate a mold, or a water-wheel bucket.
v. t.
To change or renew, as the air of a room.
v. t.
To winnow; to fan; as, to ventilate wheat.
v. t.
To sift and examine; to bring out, and subject to
penetrating scrutiny; to expose to examination and discussion; as, to
ventilate questions of policy.