air off
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To let air cool down or dry out something.
Literal meaning: To allow air to carry something off — moisture, heat, etc.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To allow air to cool, dry, or ventilate something briefly.
"Leave the bread out to air off before you wrap it up."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very uncommon in standard modern English. May appear in regional British English or in technical/agricultural contexts. ESL learners should prioritise 'air out' or 'cool down' instead.
Commonly used with
heat steam moisture clothes
Forms
Base
air off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
airs off
he/she/it
Past simple
aired off
yesterday
Past participle
aired off
have + pp
-ing form
airing off
continuous
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