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Air (Verb)

Be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The interview with the famous singer will air on the national channel next week.
A repeat of the concert will air tonight at 10 o'clock.
The presidential debate is set to air tonight at 8 P.M.
The final episode of the series is scheduled to air tomorrow night.
A tribute to the legendary musician will air on the music channel next month.

Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

We cannot air this X-rated song during primetime hours.
The radio host decided not to air the caller's comments as they were too inflammatory.
Due to copyright issues, we cannot air the complete version of the music video.
The network refused to air the documentary as it contained sensitive information.
The local radio station will air a special episode of the podcast tonight.

Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Air the curtains to remove the stale smell that has accumulated during the winter.
You should air out the attic periodically to reduce moisture accumulation.
It's a good idea to air the box spring and mattress to reduce dust mites.
She decided to air the musty basement to freshen up the space.
After the party, air the living room to get rid of the smell of cigar smoke.

Expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Leave the luggage outside to air before packing it into the storage room.
Go ahead and air out your old running shoes to get rid of the bad smell.
After several months in storage the books need some time to air out.
You can air your hiking boots by leaving them open near the window overnight.
The hotel staff makes sure to give each room a chance to air after each guest checks out.

Make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician aired her dissatisfaction with the current government during a live TV interview.
The company aired a public apology for the recent product recall.
After months of silence, the pop star finally aired her side of the story.
He aired his disapproval of the new policy during the town hall meeting.
The news station aired the shocking footage of the natural disaster.