airing
/ˈeərɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण एअरिंग
(विचार या मुद्दे की) सार्वजनिक चर्चा
Core word
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[sing.]
an occasion when an opinion or idea is expressed or discussed in public
(विचार या मुद्दे की) सार्वजनिक चर्चा
- The issue was given a thorough airing at the meeting.
- The proposal got a full airing in the village council before the vote.
- The scheme received a fair airing in Parliament last week.
+ 2 more examples
- The new idea deserves a public airing before any decision is made.
- The grievances got a proper airing at the staff meeting.
Synonyms discussion expression ventilation hearing
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[sing.]
the act of putting clothes or a room in a place where fresh air can make them fresh and dry
हवा लगाना
- Give the blankets a good airing before you use them.
- Spread the quilts on the roof for an airing after the monsoon.
- The mattresses need an airing after being locked up for months.
+ 2 more examples
- Mother gave the woollens an airing in the sun before putting them away.
- An airing will remove the damp smell from the room.
Synonyms freshening
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[C, U]
an occasion when a programme is shown on television or played on the radio
(टीवी या रेडियो पर) प्रसारण
- The film had its first airing on television last year.
- The interview received its second airing on the radio last night.
- The drama gets its first airing on Friday evening.
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- The old cricket match had a repeat airing on television.
- The documentary got an airing on national radio this week.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
give sth an airing (discussion)
Give an airing to an idea means to let it be discussed openly; airing is singular here.
किसी विचार को 'airing' देने का अर्थ उस पर खुलकर चर्चा होने देना है; यहाँ 'airing' एकवचन है।
- The proposal got a full airing in the village council.
- Students gave the issue a proper airing in the debate.
give sth an airing (fresh air)
Give clothes, bedding or a room an airing means to let fresh air reach it.
कपड़ों, बिस्तर या कमरे को 'airing' देने का अर्थ उन तक ताज़ी हवा पहुँचने देना है।
- Give the blankets a good airing on the roof.
first / second airing (broadcast)
For programmes, airing means a broadcast, and it can be counted: the first airing, a second airing.
कार्यक्रमों के लिए 'airing' का अर्थ प्रसारण है, और इसे गिना जा सकता है: the first airing, a second airing।
- The serial's first airing drew a huge audience.
airing + of + views
Airing of views means a public chance to say what you think, as in the airing of grievances.
'Airing of views' का अर्थ अपनी बात कहने का सार्वजनिक अवसर है, जैसे airing of grievances।
- The meeting allowed an airing of grievances.
airing vs broadcast
Broadcast is the neutral word for sending a programme; airing is a little more casual and refers to one showing.
'Broadcast' कार्यक्रम भेजने के लिए तटस्थ शब्द है; 'airing' थोड़ा अनौपचारिक है और एक प्रसारण को बताता है।
- The broadcast of the series ended, but its airing on repeat continues.
+Collocations 5
verb + airing
givegetreceivehavedeserve
- The complaint deserves a proper airing.
adjective + airing
fullgoodpublicfirstthorough
- The question got a full public airing.
airing + noun
cupboardracktimeof views
- The airing cupboard keeps the sheets dry.
airing + place
schoolvillagecouncilmeetingparliament
- The issue deserves an airing in Parliament.
airing + broadcast
firstsecondrepeatTVradio
- The serial's repeat airing was watched by millions.
“More examples 7
- The committee gave every opinion an airing.
समिति ने हर राय को अपनी बात रखने का अवसर दिया।
- The mattress needs an airing after the monsoon.
मानसून के बाद गद्दे को हवा लगाने की आवश्यकता है।
- The interview got its first airing on Sunday night.
साक्षात्कार का पहला प्रसारण रविवार की रात हुआ।
- Her complaint finally got an airing in the college magazine.
उसकी शिकायत को अंततः कॉलेज पत्रिका में स्थान मिला।
- Grandmother gave the woollens an airing before putting them away.
दादी ने ऊनी कपड़ों को रखने से पहले हवा लगाई।
- The old film got another airing on Doordarshan.
पुरानी फ़िल्म का दूरदर्शन पर एक और प्रसारण हुआ।
- The team will give the new idea a fair airing next week.
टीम अगले सप्ताह नए विचार पर निष्पक्ष चर्चा करेगी।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: an airing cupboard in British homes is a warm cupboard in which clothes and sheets are kept dry.
Usage में airing cupboard ब्रिटिश घरों की वह गर्म अलमारी है जिसमें कपड़े और चादरें सूखी रखी जाती हैं।