Definition
Definition of exposing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
disclosurerevealing something hidden or secret
- The exposing article uncovered the politician's corruption.
2.
safetyRare making someone vulnerable to harmRare
- The exposing situation left the soldiers in danger.
Noun
disclosureRare act of revealing something hiddenRare
- The exposing of the secret caused a scandal.
Origin of exposing
Latin, exponere (to set forth)
Terms with exposing included in their meaning
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heat exposure
make one's hands warm by exposing to heat
food preservation
preserve food by exposing it to hot wood fumes for flavor
danger
the act of exposing oneself to danger
winter wear
close-fitting mask covering head and neck, exposing parts of face
ocean
the sea level is low, exposing more shore
fashion
one-piece top exposing shoulders and belly-button
figurative
seriously damage plans or arguments by exposing major weakness
exposing lies
the act of showing that a claim is false
exposing secrets
journalism uncovering hidden truths about crime or corruption
process
the act of exposing to risk or suspicion
fashion
worn low on the hips, exposing underwear
risk-taking
take a risk by exposing oneself
purification
exposing to air for purification
general use
cool by exposing to air
exposing
revealing falsehoods or exaggerated claims
legal offense
act of exposing one's genitals in public
journalism
involving searching for and exposing scandals
journalism
journalist exposing corruption or scandal
exposure sexual acts
act of exposing genitals or engaging in sexual acts in public
exposing misconduct
act of exposing wrongdoing within an organization
fashion
slit in a garment exposing the lining
physical injury
wound exposing subcutaneous tissue
exposing flaws
obeying instructions to highlight their flaws
Tibetan ritual
Tibetan funeral practice of exposing bodies to vultures
Examples of exposing in a sentence
Her exposing speech left everyone in shock. The exposing report revealed the company's secrets. His exposing comments made her feel uncomfortable. The exposing of the fraud shocked everyone. Exposing the truth was his mission.
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- French:dévoilant, exposition, ...
- German:enthüllend, Enthüllung, ...
- Italian:rivelatore, rivelazione, ...
- Spanish:revelador, revelación, ...
- Portuguese:revelador, revelação, ...
- Chinese:揭露的, 曝光, ...
- Japanese:暴露の, 暴露, ...
- Arabic:كاشِف, كشف, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹשֵׂף, חֲשִׂיפָה, ...
- Russian:разоблачительный, разоблачение, ...
- Ukrainian:викривальний, викриття, ...
- Hindi:उजागर करने वाला, प्रकटीकरण, ...
Definition of expose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
experienceintroduce someone to a new experience
- Traveling exposed her to new cultures.
2.
revelationreveal or uncover something hidden
- The investigation exposed the hidden truth.
3.
riskleave someone open to harm or danger
- Leaving the door open can expose you to theft.
4.
photographyTECH. subject film to light, making it visibleTECH.
- He forgot to expose the film properly, ruining the photos..
5.
technologyTECH. make available to other programsTECH.
- The API exposes data to developers.
Expressions with expose
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reveal one's intentions or plans
He didn't want to expose his hand too early in the negotiation.
reveal one's real character or intentions
He tried to be nice, but he exposed his true colors during the argument.
reveal personal information or make oneself open to harm
He exposed himself by sharing his secret.
show what someone is really like inside
The documentary exposed his true nature to the public.
make someone or something laughed at by many people
They exposed him to public ridicule after his mistake.
Origin of expose
Latin, exponere (put forth)
Examples of expose in a sentence
Volunteering can expose you to different life perspectives. The journalist aimed to expose the corruption. Her memoirs expose the challenges she faced. The faulty wiring could expose tenants to electric shock. Posting their address would expose them to harassment. You need to expose the film for 10 seconds.
She exposed the film in the darkroom. The software update will expose new features to users. Developers can expose functions through the interface.
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- French:exposer, révéler, ...
- German:einführen, aufdecken, ...
- Italian:far conoscere, rivelare, ...
- Spanish:exponer, revelar, ...
- Portuguese:expor, revelar, ...
- Chinese:接触, 揭露, ...
- Japanese:体験させる, 明らかにする, ...
- Arabic:عَرَّضَ, كَشَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְשׂוֹף, לְחַשׂוֹף, ...
- Russian:знакомить, раскрыть, ...
- Ukrainian:відкрити, виявити, ...
- Hindi:परिचित कराना, उजागर करना, ...
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