Definition of air-condition in US English:
air-condition
verbˈerkənˌdiSH(ə)nˈɛrkənˌdɪʃ(ə)n
[with object]Provide (a building or vehicle) with air conditioning.
we air-condition buildings so much that you need a coat in summer
Example sentencesExamples
- As prices continue to rise and pressure to act on climate change becomes paramount, it is a good time for policy makers to ask if the trend towards air-conditioning indoor spaces is necessary, desirable or even possible.
- No doubt some $40 million or so will be needed to construct and air-condition the new facility.
- Toronto has just launched a pioneering project to air-condition downtown office buildings by using ice-cold water from Lake Ontario.
- We use more energy to heat our homes in the winter, and unlike most Europeans, we have to air-condition our homes in the summer.
- Bothered by the shortage of males on the 2,900-student campus, Swinton air-conditioned the men's dorms and generally made the male students feel appreciated.
- I have taken steps to provide comfort to waiting passport seekers by air-conditioning the visitors area and providing seating arrangements.
- Last month, officials rolled out a plan that would air-condition all but 46 of the county's schools by 2015.
- I point out that they have conveniently air-conditioned their bedroom and one of the sitting rooms they frequent.
- Thanks to a generous bequest we have been able to air-condition the sanctuary.
- Electrical consumption is reduced by avoiding refrigeration and using cold ground water to air-condition the building.