- the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
Synonym: airing
- the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation
Synonym: breathingexternal respirationrespiration
- a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
- she was continually adjusting the ventilation
Synonym: ventilation systemventilating system
- free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest
- such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion
Synonym: public discussion