noun
plural airs
[noncount] the invisible mixture of gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe
the space or sky that is filled with air
[noncount] :methods of travel that involve flying
[singular] :a quality that a person or thing has
[count] old-fashioned :a song or tune
[noncount] US :air-conditioning
clear the air
to talk about problems, feelings, etc., in order to reach agreement or understanding
floating on air
or walking on air
feeling very happy
give yourself airs
or put on airs
to act in a way that shows you think you are better than other people
In British English, the phrase airs and graces describes an overly superior or proud way of behaving.
hang in the air
see hang in at 1hang
in the air
felt or sensed by many people
expected to happen soon
nose in the air
off the air
of a radio or television station, program, etc. :not being broadcast
on the air
also on air
of a radio or television station, program, etc. :being broadcast
up in the air
not yet settled or decided
verb
airs; aired; airing
to place something in an open area where there is a lot of moving air to make it cool, dry, or clean [+ obj]
to allow air from the outside to enter something (such as a room) so that it becomes fresher or cleaner [+ obj]
usually + out in U.S. English
usually + out in U.S. English
[+ obj] :to make (something) known in public :to state (something) publicly
to broadcast something on radio or television [+ obj]
US