26984 words

expose

15 definitions • 21 examples
1
to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen:

Examples:

The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.
He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.
2
to allow light to shine on photographic film, as part of producing an image or in a way that destroys an image:

Examples:

Depending on how bright the sky is and what kind of effect you want to achieve, you might expose the film anywhere from one minute to 10 minutes.
Police forced tourists who had photographed the incident to expose their film.
3
If a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs in a public place to people he does not know.
4
to put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant:

Examples:

be exposed to It is feared that people living near the power station may have been exposed to radiation.
expose someone to something His comments in the interview could expose him to charges of perjury.
There had been an outbreak of the virus and healthcare workers had been exposed.
5
to make public something bad or dishonest:

Examples:

expose someone as something The newspaper story exposed him as (= showed that he was) a liar.
6
a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:

Examples:

exposé of Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of police corruption.
For shocking truths about the case, read her latest book, a brilliant exposé.
He was planning an exposé in his magazine detailing the extent of child exploitation in the country.
7
to make something covered or hidden able to be seen:

Examples:

The plaster was removed to expose the original brick wall.
8
to publicly show that someone or something is bad or dishonest:

Examples:

He was exposed as a fraud and a liar.
9
to create a situation or a condition that makes someone likely to be harmed:

Examples:

His behavior on the Senate floor exposed him to ridicule.
Be sure your child wears sunscreen whenever she’s exposed to the sun.
10
to create conditions that allow someone to have the opportunity to learn or experience new things:

Examples:

Kate was exposed to new ideas when she went to college.
11
a public report about a situation that is shocking or that has been kept secret
12
to create conditions that allow someone the opportunity to do, learn, or experience something:

Examples:

expose sb/oneself to sth Some expose themselves to the equity market only indirectly, through insurance and pension plans.
13
to make public something bad or dishonest:
14
to put something where it can be easily seen:

Examples:

Make sure the new models are exposed in the window.
15
a public report of the facts about a situation, especially one that is shocking or has been kept secret:

Examples:

an exposé of sth Today's newspaper contains a searing exposé of insider trading.

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