Pronunciation: /vɛnt/
noun a an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space
A1 I opened the vent to let some fresh air into the room.
A2 The vent in the car was not working properly, so it was very hot inside.
B1 The vent in the kitchen was clogged with dust, so I had to clean it out.
B2 The air conditioning vent was making a strange noise, so I called a technician to fix it.
C1 The vent in the office building was designed to improve air circulation and reduce humidity levels.
C2 The ventilation system in the hospital was state-of-the-art, ensuring clean and fresh air for patients and staff.
verb to give expression or utterance to
A1 I need to vent my frustrations about work to someone.
A2 She vents her anger by going for a run.
B1 It's important to find healthy ways to vent stress and anxiety.
B2 He vented his disappointment by writing a strongly worded letter to the company.
C1 The therapist encouraged her to vent her emotions in a safe and constructive manner.
C2 After a long day, she needed to vent her frustrations in a productive way.
formal The engineer designed a new vent system for the building to improve air circulation.
informal I need to open a vent in here, it's getting stuffy.
slang Let's vent about our annoying boss over lunch.
figurative Sometimes it's good to vent out your frustrations instead of keeping them bottled up.
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