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."
separable
air off
C1 neutral separable transitive
A rare or regional expression meaning to allow air to cool or dry something, or to ventilate briefly.
In plain English
To let air cool down or dry out something.
What does "air off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To allow air to carry something off — moisture, heat, etc.
Actually means
To let air cool down or dry out something.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "air off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
heat steam moisture clothes
How to conjugate "air off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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