C1verbhomehealth
US/ˈven.tə.leɪt/
UK/ˈven.tɪ.leɪt/
to let fresh air move through a room or building
In context
Open the windows to ventilate the room after cooking.
The tunnel is poorly ventilated and gets very hot.
Workers must ventilate the workshop when they use strong paint.
Words that go with ventilate
verb + noun
- ventilate a roomPlease ventilate the room before you leave.
- ventilate a buildingThe system ventilates the whole building.
adverb + verb
- well ventilatedKeep the kitchen well ventilated.
- poorly ventilatedThe basement is poorly ventilated.
- properly ventilateYou must properly ventilate the bathroom.
verb + preposition
- ventilate withThe hall is ventilated with large fans.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The room is not ventilate.Correct: The room is not ventilated.