vent

Definition

  • noun: an opening for the escape of a gas or liquid or for the relief of pressure
  • verb: to allow (something, such as smoke or gas) to go out through an opening
  • verb: to provide with a vent

Examples

  • She didn't want to 'give full vent to' her feelings. [=let her feelings out completely]

  • She 'vented' her frustrations by kicking the car.

  • She needed to find a 'vent' for her frustration.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where do you meet Polyakov? Hey, hey! Dog, dog, be quiet! What is this? Who are you? - What are the safety signals? - The air vent. Open and all's well, closed and you're not to enter. And the microphone? Peter? The boy stood on the burning deck (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy