Definitions

1. verb

to breathe out; to release air from the lungs

“After running, she had to exhale deeply to catch her breath.”

2. noun

the act of breathing out; a release of air from the lungs

“The doctor instructed her patient to take a few deep exhales to calm down.”

3. verb

to express or give out something, such as an emotion or a feeling

“The comedian’s audience was able to exhale after hearing his hilarious joke.”