expose

ex|pose

W3 [ıkˈspəuz US -ˈspouz] v [T]

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1¦(show)¦

2¦(to something dangerous)¦

3¦(tell the truth)¦

4¦(see/experience)¦

5 expose yourself

6¦(photograph)¦

7¦(feelings)¦

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[Date: 1400-1500; : French; Origin: exposer, from Latin exponere 'to put out, explain', from ponere 'to put']

1.) ¦(SHOW)¦

to show something that is usually covered or hidden

▪ He lifted his T-shirt to expose a jagged scar across his chest.

expose sth to sth

▪ Potatoes turn green when exposed to light.

2.) ¦(TO SOMETHING DANGEROUS)¦

to put someone in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant

expose sb to sth

▪ The report revealed that workers had been exposed to high levels of radiation.

expose yourself to ridicule/criticism etc

(=say or do something that may make people laugh at you, criticize you etc)

3.) ¦(TELL THE TRUTH)¦

to show the truth about someone or something, especially when it is bad

▪ The film exposes the utter horror of war.

▪ The report exposes the weaknesses of modern medical practice.

expose sb as sth

▪ The baron was exposed as a liar and a cheat.

4.) ¦(SEE/EXPERIENCE)¦

to make it possible for someone to experience new ideas, ways of life etc

expose sb to sth

▪ Some children are never exposed to classical music.

5.) expose yourself

if a man exposes himself, he shows his sexual organs to someone he does not know in a public place, usually because he is mentally ill

6.) ¦(PHOTOGRAPH)¦

to allow light onto a piece of film in a camera in order to take a photograph

7.) ¦(FEELINGS)¦

to show other people feelings that you usually hide, especially when this is not planned

▪ I'm afraid I might expose my real feelings for him.