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ventilate

 

[ ˈvɛntɪleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

room

To cause air to enter and circulate freely in a room or building, typically by means of windows or vents.

Synonyms

aerate, air out, freshen up

Examples of usage

  • She opened the windows to ventilate the stuffy room.
  • The HVAC system helps to ventilate the entire building effectively.
Context #2 | Verb

medical

To provide with fresh air or oxygen, especially in a medical setting.

Synonyms

breathe for, oxygenate

Examples of usage

  • The patient was ventilated in the intensive care unit.
  • The paramedics quickly ventilated the victim at the scene of the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "ventilate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ventilar

🇮🇳 वातानुकूलित करना

🇩🇪 lüften

🇮🇩 mengudara

🇺🇦 вентилювати

🇵🇱 wietrzyć

🇯🇵 換気する (かんきする)

🇫🇷 aérer

🇪🇸 ventilar

🇹🇷 havalandırmak

🇰🇷 환기하다 (hwangihada)

🇸🇦 تهوية (tahwiya)

🇨🇿 větrat

🇸🇰 vetrať

🇨🇳 通风 (tōngfēng)

🇸🇮 zračiti

🇮🇸 lofta út

🇰🇿 желдету

🇬🇪 განიავება (ganiaweba)

🇦🇿 havalandırmaq

🇲🇽 ventilar

Etymology

The word 'ventilate' is derived from the Latin word 'ventilare', which means 'to fan or agitate air'. The concept of ventilating spaces has been important throughout history, from ancient civilizations using natural ventilation techniques to modern HVAC systems. Proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining air quality and promoting a healthy environment.

See also: invent, prevent, vent, ventilation, ventral, venture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,591, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.