Noun

• S: (n) dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreading (the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate)
• S: (n) airing (a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air) "he took the dogs for an airing"
• S: (n) ventilation, airing (the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air)

Verb

• S: (v) air out, air, aerate (expose to fresh air) "aerate your old sneakers"
• S: (v) air (be broadcast) "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
• S: (v) air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit (broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television) "We cannot air this X-rated song"
• S: (v) publicize, publicise, air, bare (make public) "She aired her opinions on welfare"
• S: (v) air (expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry) "Air linen"
• S: (v) vent, ventilate, air out, air (expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen) "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"