Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exhale

verb

/ɛksˈheɪl/

Definition

To breathe out air from the lungs.

Examples

After holding her breath underwater, she had to exhale forcefully when she resurfaced.
He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly to calm his nerves.
The doctor asked him to exhale into the spirometer for the test.

Meaning

Exhaling is the process of releasing air, typically containing carbon dioxide, from the body. It is a natural part of the breathing cycle, which includes inhaling and exhaling.