ventilations

1. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul airSynonyms: airing, ventilation

2. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh airExamples: "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"Synonyms: ventilating system, ventilation, ventilation system

3. free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interestExamples: "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"Synonyms: public discussion, ventilation

4. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalationSynonyms: breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation