CEFR B2

air-condition

verb

Meaning

Cool and dehumidify the air in a space using a mechanical system.

Modern skyscrapers are designed to air-condition large interior spaces efficiently.
It is difficult to air-condition an old house with poor insulation.

Synonyms: cool, refrigerate, climate-control

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌɛərkənˈdɪʃən/

Cool and dehumidify the air in a space using a mechanical system.

Modern skyscrapers are designed to air-condition large interior spaces efficiently.
It is difficult to air-condition an old house with poor insulation.
The hotel rooms were fully air-conditioned to ensure guest comfort during the tropical summer.

air-condition a room (collocation): To provide cooling for a specific space. — "We need to air-condition the server room to prevent overheating."
be air-conditioned (collocation): Passive state of having a cooling system. — "Most modern cars are air-conditioned."

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