vent
/vɛnt/
verb
- To allow air, gas, or liquid to escape from an enclosed space.
- You need to vent the gas tank before removing the cap.
- The plumber vented the pipe to release trapped air.
- Open the window to vent the smoke from the kitchen.
- To express strong feelings, especially anger or frustration, often loudly or freely.
- Sometimes it helps to vent your feelings to a trusted friend.
- She needed to vent about her terrible day at work.
- He vented his anger by shouting into a pillow.
noun
- An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass in or out of an enclosed space.
- Make sure the dryer vent is not blocked by lint.
- Volcanic vents release hot gases and lava from deep inside the Earth.
- The bathroom has a small vent to remove steam after a hot shower.
- A way of expressing strong feelings, especially anger or frustration.
- He used his journal as a vent for all his frustrations.
- The online forum became a vent for people to share their complaints.
- Talking to a friend can be a good vent for your stress.