26984 words

air

23 definitions • 33 examples
1
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:

Examples:

fresh air I went outside to get some fresh air.
You should put some air in your tyres - they look flat to me.
2
the space above the ground, especially high above the ground:

Examples:

The air was filled with the scent of roses.
in the air Throw your gun down and put your hands in the air.
into the air The police fired into the air to clear the demonstrators from the streets.
3

Examples:

A 10-metre half pipe ramp allows the skateboarders to get massive air.
She gave her lob plenty of air.
4
travel in an aircraft:

Examples:

by air I don't travel much by air.
an air crash/disaster
air travel
5

Examples:

an air of She has an air of confidence about her.
6
If a programme or a person is on/off (the) air, they are/are not broadcasting on radio or television:

Examples:

The radio station is on air from 6 a.m.
7

Examples:

Bach's Air on a G String
8
to make opinions or complaints known to other people:

Examples:

air a grievance Putting a complaint in the suggestions box is one way of airing your grievances.
air your views He'll air his views on the war, whether people want to listen or not.
9
to become dry and/or fresh, or to cause to become dry and/or fresh:

Examples:

My mother always airs the sheets before she makes the beds.
Leave the windows open to let the room air a bit.
10
to broadcast something or be broadcast on radio or television:

Examples:

be aired live The game will be aired live on CBS at 7.00 tonight.
The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning.
11
to intentionally ignore or not answer someone:

Examples:

Why is he airing me?
You asked a question and you got aired.
12
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe:

Examples:

Let’s go outside for some fresh air.
13
Air pressure is the force that air produces when it presses against any surface.
14
the space above, esp. high above, the ground:

Examples:

Keith kicked the football high in the air.
15
flight above the ground, esp. in an aircraft:

Examples:

air travel
You can get there by train, but it’s faster by air.
16

Examples:

She had an air of confidence.
17
a program or a person on the air is broadcasting on radio or television:

Examples:

His show is on the air from 8:00 to 8:30 every Tuesday night.
18
A program or person that is not broadcasting on radio or television is off the air.
19
to broadcast something on radio or television:

Examples:

[ T ] The game will be aired at 9 p.m. tomorrow.
20
to make your opinions or complaints known to other people:

Examples:

The meeting gave us a chance to air our complaints.
21
to let air from outside come in a room or other inside space to make it smell cleaner, or to put something outside in the air to make it smell cleaner:

Examples:

[ M ] Let’s open some windows and air out this place.
22

Examples:

arrive/travel by air 25% of the state's economy is fueled by tourists who travel by air.
23
if a matter is up in the air, it is uncertain and no final decision has been made about it:

Examples:

The future of the company has been up in the air since one of its key shareholders was compelled to sell its stake.

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