1.
If something happens ~, it happens outside in the fresh air rather than in a building.
It was warm enough to be ~ all afternoon...
The ceremony was being held ~.
? indoors
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2.
You refer to the ~ when talking about work or leisure activities which take place outside away from buildings.
I’m a lover of the ~...
Life in the great ~ isn’t supposed to be luxurious.
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