ALL meanings of clear the air
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C c - noun clear the air to rid a situation of tension or discord by settling misunderstandings, etc 3
- noun clear the air to get rid of emotional tensions, misunderstandings, etc. 3
- noun clear the air a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere. 1
- noun clear the air a stir in the atmosphere; a light breeze. 1
- noun clear the air overhead space; sky: The planes filled the air. 1
- noun clear the air circulation; publication; publicity: to give air to one's theories. 1
- noun clear the air the general character or complexion of anything; appearance: His early work had an air of freshness and originality. 1
- noun clear the air the peculiar look, appearance, and bearing of a person: There is an air of mystery about him. 1
- noun clear the air airs, affected or unnatural manner; manifestation of pride or vanity; assumed haughtiness: He acquired airs that were insufferable to his friends. 1
- noun clear the air Music. a tune; melody. the soprano or treble part. an aria. Also, ayre. an Elizabethan art song. 1
- noun clear the air aircraft as a means of transportation: to arrive by air; to ship goods by air. 1
- noun clear the air Informal. air conditioning or an air-conditioning system: The price includes tires, radio, and air. 1
- noun clear the air Sports. (during an airborne stunt) the height between the ground and an athlete or an athlete with his or her equipment: The BMX course was designed for riders to get good air. such a jump or other airborne stunt: The snowboarder took first place with four clean airs. 1
- noun clear the air Radio. the medium through which radio waves are transmitted. 1
- noun clear the air Archaic. breath. 1
- verb with object clear the air to expose to the air; give access to the open air; ventilate (often followed by out): We air the bedrooms every day. 1
- verb with object clear the air to expose ostentatiously; bring to public notice; display: to air one's opinions; to air one's theories. 1
- verb with object clear the air to broadcast or televise. 1
- verb without object clear the air to be exposed to the open air (often followed by out): Open the window and let the room air out. 1
- verb without object clear the air to be broadcast or televised. 1
- verbal expression clear the air resolve tensions 1
- adjective clear the air operating by means of air pressure or by acting upon air: an air drill; an air pump. 1
- verbal expression clear the air remove pollutants 1
- adjective clear the air of or relating to aircraft or to aviation: air industry. 1
- adjective clear the air taking place in the air; aerial: air war. 1
- idioms clear the air clear the air, to eliminate dissension, ambiguity, or tension from a discussion, situation, etc.: The staff meeting was intended to help clear the air. 1
- idioms clear the air get some air, to take a break from an unpleasant encounter or stifling environment: She walked away from the argument to get some air. to take a short rest. 1
- idioms clear the air get the air, Informal. to be rejected, as by a lover. to be dismissed, as by an employer: He had worked only a few days when he got the air. 1
- idioms clear the air give (someone) the air, Informal. to reject, as a lover: He was bitter because she gave him the air. to dismiss, as an employee. 1
- idioms clear the air in the air, in circulation; current: There's a rumor in the air that we're moving to a new location. 1
- idioms clear the air into thin air, completely out of sight or reach: He vanished into thin air. 1
- idioms clear the air off the air, not broadcasting: The station goes off the air at midnight. not broadcast; out of operation as a broadcast: The program went off the air years ago. 1
- idioms clear the air on the air, in the act of broadcasting; being broadcast: The program will be going on the air in a few seconds. 1
- idioms clear the air put on airs, to assume an affected or haughty manner: As their fortune increased, they began to put on airs. 1
- idioms clear the air take the air, to go out-of-doors; take a short walk or ride. Slang. to leave, especially hurriedly. to begin broadcasting. 1
- idioms clear the air up in the air, Also, in the air. undecided or unsettled: The contract is still up in the air. Informal. angry; perturbed: There is no need to get up in the air over a simple mistake. 1
- idioms clear the air walk / tread on air, to feel very happy; be elated. 1
- verb clear the air To assuage a hostile situation. 0