Pronunciation: /ˈvɛn.təˌleɪ.tər/
noun a machine that helps a person breathe by moving air in and out of the lungs
A1 The patient needed a ventilator to help them breathe.
A2 The hospital purchased new ventilators to expand their capacity.
B1 The doctor adjusted the settings on the ventilator to improve the patient's oxygen levels.
B2 The advanced ventilator technology allowed for precise control of air flow.
C1 The hospital invested in state-of-the-art ventilators to provide the best care for patients.
C2 The ventilator manufacturer offered training on how to properly maintain and troubleshoot the equipment.
formal The patient was put on a ventilator to assist with breathing.
informal They had to hook him up to a ventilator in the hospital.
slang I heard they had to stick a tube down his throat and put him on a vent.
figurative She felt like she was suffocating in the meeting, like she needed a mental ventilator.
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