ventilate; leak news; prison exercise; keep watch
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesverb
to ventilate; to let air circulate; to air out
Commonly used for rooms, buildings, or enclosed spaces.
This room hasn't been occupied for a long time and needs the windows opened to air it out.
The basement is quite damp; it's best to ventilate it for two hours every day.
verb
to let prisoners out for exercise or bathroom breaks; prison yard time
Specific prison terminology, but widely understood in general contexts.
In prison, there are only two yard times every day.
The guard took the prisoners out for exercise.
verb
to leak information; to spread rumors; to put out feelers
Often used with 放出风来 (to put out word).
Someone put out word that the company will lay off employees next month.
He leaked that he wanted to resign, but actually wanted a raise.
verb
to keep watch; to act as a lookout; to be on the alert
dialectRegional/dialect usage, often in criminal or secretive contexts.
You keep watch at the door while I pick the lock.
The thief had the kid keep watch at the alley entrance.