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air

გამოთქმა: /ɛː/

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Universal
  • 1 [mass noun] the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
  • air regarded as necessary for breathing:the air was stale the doctor told me to get some fresh air
  • the free or unconfined space above the surface of the earth:he celebrated by tossing his hat high in the air
  • [usually as modifier] referring to the use of aircraft:air travel all goods must come in by air
  • the earth’s atmosphere as a medium for transmitting radio waves:radio stations have successfully sold products over the air
  • one of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy and in astrology (considered essential to the nature of the signs of Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra): [as modifier]:an air sign
  • [count noun] a breeze or light wind.
  • 2an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something:she answered with a faint air of boredom he leaned over with a confidential air
  • (airs) an annoyingly affected and condescending manner:he began to put on airs and think he could boss us around
  • 3 Music a tune or short melodious song: traditional Scottish airs sung in the Gaelic tongue
  • 4a jump off the ground on a snowboard or skateboard.

ზმნა

Universal
  • 1express (an opinion or grievance) publicly:a meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired
  • broadcast (a programme) on radio or television:the programmes were aired on India’s state TV network
  • archaic parade or show (something) ostentatiously: he took the opportunity of airing his knowledge of antiquity
  • 2British expose (a room) to the open air in order to ventilate it:the window sashes were lifted regularly to air the room
  • warm (washed laundry) to remove dampness: I was airing the sheets
  • (air oneself) archaic go out in the fresh air:to go and air myself in my native fields

airs and graces

British derogatory an affectation of superiority: young master Tristan, with his fancy education and his airs and graces

in the air

felt by a number of people to be happening or about to happen:panic was in the air you can tell there’s an election in the air

on (or off) the air

being (or not being) broadcast on radio or television: the wacky series has been on the air for ten years

take the air

go out of doors: I had a sudden feeling to get out and take the air

up in the air

(of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved: the fate of the power station is up in the air

walk (or tread) on air

feel elated: most couples feel they are walking on air on their wedding day

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