Words / C1

in-HAYL/ɪnˈheɪl/

To inhale is to breathe in air, smoke, or gas: inhale deeply, inhale fumes. Exhale sits opposite; a “fresh paint” vibe during a sitting is still a conditions fault if the solvent is in the air.

Meaning

To breathe in air, gas, or smoke.

Examples

• “Do not inhale solvent in an unventilated print room; a scented candle is not an air-change log.”
• “Do not let candidates inhale solvent in the hall; a “fresh paint” vibe is a conditions fault.”
• “Breathe in is everyday. Inspire is older and easy to confuse with the other sense. A vibe is a story. A COSHH note and an airing time are a file. Air the room; then sit, if the log still says clear.”

Good to know

Breathe in. Everyday: breathe in. Fresh paint ≠ a clear sitting room.

Near in meaning

breathe in, draw in

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