expose

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Fall bezeichnet, in dem ein Betrug, ein Hochstapler oder eine Täuschung aufgedeckt oder ans Licht gebracht wird.

A noun referring to the act or instance of revealing or uncovering a deception, impostor, or fraud.

1. Revelation of a secret or fraudB2formal

   The act of revealing a secret, especially one that reveals a fraud, impostor, or scandal.

   Enthüllung

   • The newspaper published a shocking expose of the company's illegal practices.
   • Her documentary was a powerful expose of political corruption.
   • The journalist's expose led to a major investigation.

   Synonymedisclosureexposurerevelationuncoveringunmasking

   Antonymeconcealmentcover-up

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas Verborgenes oder Geheimes bekannt zu machen, aufzudecken oder sichtbar zu machen. Auch: jemanden oder etwas schutzlos einer Gefahr, Kritik oder Einwirkung aussetzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of revealing, uncovering, or making something visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

1. Reveal or uncoverB2formal

   To make something visible or known that was previously hidden or secret.

   Offenlegen

   • The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.
   • The investigation exposed serious flaws in the system.
   • He threatened to expose the truth to the public.

   Synonymedisclosedivulgeexhibitrevealuncoverunveil

   Antonymeconcealcoverhidemaskshieldveil

2. Subject to influenceB1formal

   To make someone experience or be affected by something, often something new or harmful.

   Ausgesetztsein

   • Children should be exposed to different cultures.
   • The workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals.
   • Exposing plants to too much sunlight can damage them.

   Synonymeopensubject

   Antonymeprotectsheltershield

3. PhotographyB2formal

   To allow light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.

   Belichten

   • The photographer exposed the film for only a few seconds.
   • You need to expose the sensor correctly to get a clear picture.
   • He accidentally overexposed the photo, making it too bright.