air (sth) out
air noun, verbBrE /eə(r)/
NAmE /er/
noun
word origin
example bank1 [uncountable] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
air pollution Let's go out for some fresh air. I need to put some air in my tyres.currents of warm airwhales coming up for air (= in order to breathe)The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. space 2 [uncountable] (usually the air) the space above the ground or that is around thingsI kicked the ball high in/into the air. Spicy smells wafted through the air. Music filled the night air. 
see also open air for planes 3 [uncountable] the space above the earth where planes flyIt only takes three hours by air (= in a plane).air travel/traffic The temple was clearly visible from the air.A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. impression 4 [singular] the particular feeling or impression that is given by sb/sth; the way sb does sthThe room had an air of luxury.She looked at him with a defiant air.There was an air of complete confidence about her. tune 5 [countable] (old-fashioned) (often used in the title of a piece of music) a tuneBach's Air on a G string behaviour 6 airs [plural] (disapproving) a way of behaving that shows that sb thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really areI hate the way she puts on airs.
ˌairs and ˈgraces (BrE, disapproving) a way of behaving that shows that sb thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are 
airsEven when he became a star he didn't have any airs and graces. float/walk on ˈairto feel very happyMost couples feel they are walking on air on their wedding day. in the ˈairfelt by a number of people to exist or to be happeningThere's romance in the air. ˌon/ˌoff (the) ˈairbroadcasting or not broadcasting on television or radioWe will be back on air tomorrow morning at 7.The programme was taken off the air over the summer. up in the ˈairnot yet decidedOur travel plans are still up in the air. more at a breath of (fresh) air at breath, (build) castles in the air at castle, clear the air at clear v., with your nose in the air at nose n., pluck sth out of the air at pluck v., disappear, vanish, etc. into thin airout of thin air at thin adj. verb
verb forms word origin example bankAir the sheets well.Leave the towels out to air. a room 2 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) (BrE) (NAmE ˌair (sth) ˈout) to allow fresh air into a room or a building; to be filled with fresh airThe rooms had all been cleaned and aired.Leave the window open to air the room. opinions 3 [transitive] ~ sth to express your opinions publicly voiceThe weekly meeting enables employees to air their grievances. radio/TV programme 4 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) (especially NAmE) to broadcast a programme on the radio or on television; to be broadcastThe show will be aired next Tuesday night.The program aired last week.
ˌair ˈout| ˌair sth
ˈout (NAmE) = air (2)
