ventilate

intransitive verb

To admit or force fresh air into (a building or closed space, such as a mine) to replace stale or noxious air.

intransitive verb

To circulate through and freshen.

intransitive verb

To provide with a vent, as for airing.

intransitive verb

To expose (a substance) to the circulation of fresh air, as to retard spoilage.

intransitive verb

To expose to public discussion or examination.

intransitive verb

To inhale and exhale (air, for example); breathe.

intransitive verb

To keep (a person or animal) breathing by artificial means.

intransitive verb

To breathe in and out; inhale and exhale.

To winnow; fan.

To admit air to; expose to the free passage of air or wind; supply with fresh air; purify by expulsion of foul air: as, to ventilate a room.