Definition of vent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ventilationopening for air or gas to escape
- The vent in the wall let fresh air in.
2.
emotional releaseexpression of emotions, especially to relieve stress
- She used her diary as a vent for her frustrations..
3.
geologyTECH. opening in a volcano for lava or gasTECH.
- Lava flowed from the vent during the eruption.
4.
fashionRare slit in a garment for movementRare
- The coat has a vent at the back for comfort.
Verb
1.
emotionexpress strong emotions forcefully
- She vented her frustration by shouting.
2.
scienceallow gases to escape from a container
- The tank was vented to prevent pressure build-up.
3.
tailorRare cut a slit in clothing to improve fit and movementRare
- The tailor vented the jacket for better fit.
Images of vent
opening for air or gas to escape 
opening in a volcano for lava or gas 
slit in a garment for movement
Expressions with vent
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let strong feelings out openly or freely
She gave vent to her anger after the meeting.
release strong emotions or energy
He needed to vent off his frustration after the meeting.
express strong anger on an unrelated matter
He vented his spleen on the customer service representative.
express anger or frustration
Go ahead, vent your spleen, but stay polite.
opening allowing air to circulate in a space
The air vent in the room was blocked.
express strong emotions or frustrations
After the meeting, she needed to vent to her friend.
let out anger, especially when it has been held inside
After the argument, he vented his anger by shouting into a pillow.
release built-up stress or emotions
She vented frustration through a long run in the park.
express anger or annoyance
She needed to vent frustrations after the long meeting.
release pent-up emotions
She vented her frustration through painting.
small hollow puff pastry filled with savory or sweet ingredients
She served a vol-au-vent filled with mushrooms and cream.
pipe or tube that lets gas or air escape from a system
The technician checked the vent line for blockages causing pressure buildup.
ventilator at roof ridge for air escape
The contractor installed a ridge vent for better airflow.
pipe that lets air or gas escape from a system
The vent-pipe prevents sewer gases from entering the house.
small hinged window in a vehicle door for ventilation
He opened the vent window to let in fresh air.
Origin of vent
Latin, ventus (wind)
Terms with vent included in their meaning
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venting
vent frustration or anger
vent
express opinions loudly and forcefully
ventilation
vent or passage for air or liquid escape
ventilation
metal covering leading to a vent for smoke
construction
duct or vent that carries indoor air back to equipment
general use
small hole or vent for air or vapor
geology
body of solidified magma in a vent
volcanoes
vent of a volcano
ventilation
vent to equalize pressure
roof vent
lantern or turret for smoke escape
geology
seafloor vent releasing fluids
geology
vent on the ocean floor from which hot water erupts
container
stopper for a cask vent hole
construction
vent or duct where room air flows back to HVAC equipment
geology
hydrothermal vent on the seabed emitting black material
air venting
valve used to snift or vent air
geological
eruption of lava from a volcanic vent
blame
seek someone or something to blame or vent frustration on
technology
opening for outward discharge or vent
geology
volcanic vent releasing sulphurous gases and hot mud
geology
hard rock formed in a volcano's vent
Examples of vent in a sentence
The technician checked the vent for blockages. Talking to her friend served as a vent for her worries. The blog became a vent for his daily annoyances. Ash spewed from the vent after the explosion. Scientists monitored the vent for activity. Her skirt featured a stylish vent on the side.
The dress's vent allowed for easier movement. He needed to vent after the stressful meeting. She vented about her day to her best friend. The engineer vented the chamber to release excess gas. The system automatically vents when pressure is too high. She vented the dress to add some flair. The designer vented the coat for a modern look.
View all translations of vent
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- French:grille d'aération, évacuer, ...
- German:Lüftung, Luft machen, ...
- Italian:presa d'aria, sfogare, ...
- Spanish:rejilla, expresar, ...
- Portuguese:abertura, desabafar, ...
- Chinese:通风口, 倾诉, ...
- Japanese:通気口, ぶちまける, ...
- Arabic:فَتْحَة تَهْوِيَة, نَفَّسَ عَنْ, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּתַח אִוּוּר, לִפְרוֹק, ...
- Russian:вентиляционное отверстие, выплеснуть, ...
- Ukrainian:вентиляційний отвір, виплеснути, ...
- Hindi:रोशनदान, व्यक्त करना, ...
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