· the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

Synonym(s): dissemination, public_exposure, spreading

Hypernym(s): transmission

· a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing"

Hypernym(s): excursion, jaunt, outing, junket, pleasure_trip, expedition, sashay

· the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air

Synonym(s): ventilation

Hypernym(s): improvement

· expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers"

Synonym(s): air_out, aerate

Hypernym(s): expose

· be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."

· broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"

Synonym(s): send, broadcast, beam, transmit

Hypernym(s): publicize, publicise, air, bare

· make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare"

Synonym(s): publicize, publicise, bare

Hypernym(s): tell

· expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen"

Hypernym(s): dry, dry_out

· expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"

Synonym(s): vent, ventilate, air_out

Hypernym(s): refresh, freshen