verb
vents; vented; venting
[+ obj] US :to allow (something, such as smoke or gas) to go out through an opening
to express (an emotion) usually in a loud or angry manner [+ obj]
noun
plural vents
[count] :an opening through which air, steam, smoke, liquid, etc., can go into or out of a room, machine, or container
[singular] :an opportunity or a way to express a strong emotion that you have not openly shown
[count] :a thin opening at the bottom of a jacket or skirt where a seam ends
give vent to
to express (a strong emotion, such as anger) in a forceful and open way
US