Meaning ofrespirein English

Verb

1. to breathe in and out
   The athlete needs to respire deeply before the game.
2. to inhale and exhale air
   The doctor monitored the patient's ability to respire properly.
3. to breathe in and out; exchange gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide)
   Plants respire at night, releasing carbon dioxide into the air.
4. to recover breath after stress; relax
   After the intense workout, she took a few minutes to respire and calm down.
5. to take up oxygen; produce carbon dioxide
   The human body needs to respire constantly to maintain basic life functions.