expose

/ɪkˈspoʊz/
verb
  1. To uncover or make something visible that was hidden or covered.
    • The tide went out, exposing a wide stretch of sandy beach.
    • The strong wind exposed the roots of the old tree.
    • He lifted the rug to expose the wooden floor underneath.
  2. To reveal the truth about something bad or secret, especially to the public.
    • A hidden camera exposed the company's unsafe working conditions.
    • The journalist worked for months to expose the corruption in the city government.
    • The documentary aims to expose the dangers of plastic pollution.
  3. To put someone in a situation where they are affected by something, such as a risk, experience, or influence.
    • The program exposes young students to different career options.
    • Workers should not be exposed to harmful chemicals without proper safety gear.
    • Traveling exposes you to new cultures and ideas.
  4. To allow light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.
    • You need to expose the film for only a fraction of a second in bright sunlight.
    • If you expose the paper too long, the photo will come out overexposed.
    • The photographer exposed the image for a longer time to capture the stars.
noun
  1. A public revelation of something secret or dishonest.
    • The documentary serves as an expose of political corruption.
    • The newspaper published a shocking expose of the scandal.
    • Her book is an expose of the fashion industry's unfair labor practices.