VENT


Meaning of VENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vent ]

( vents, venting, vented)

1.

A vent is a hole in something through which air can come in and smoke, gas, or smells can go out.

There was a small air vent in the ceiling.

= duct

N-COUNT

2.

If you vent your feelings, you express them forcefully.

She telephoned her best friend to vent her frustration...

The rioters were prevented from venting their anger on the police.

VERB : V n , V n on n

3.

If you give vent to your feelings, you express them forcefully. ( FORMAL )

She gave vent to her anger and jealousy.

PHRASE : V inflects

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