exposed

• Beschreibt den Zustand, wenn etwas nicht bedeckt, nicht geschützt oder sichtbar gemacht ist, oft im Sinne von Verletzlichkeit oder fehlender Deckung.

Describes a state of being uncovered, unprotected, or made visible, often implying vulnerability or lack of shelter.

1. Not protected or coveredB1formal

   Left without protection from the elements or danger.

   Ungeschützt

   • The hikers were exposed to the harsh weather conditions.
   • The wires were left exposed, posing a safety hazard.
   • His skin was exposed to the sun for too long.

   Synonymebaredefenselessopenuncoveredunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antonymecoveredguardedprotectedsecureshelteredshielded

2. Revealed or made knownB2formal

   Made visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

   Offengelegt

   • The scandal was exposed by the journalist.
   • The truth about the company's finances was finally exposed.
   • The undercover agent was exposed and had to leave the country.

   Synonymediscloseduncoveredunearnedunveiled

   Antonymeconcealedcoveredhiddenmaskedveiled

3. Vulnerable or at riskB2formal

   In a position where one is susceptible to harm, criticism, or danger.

   Gefährdet

   • The children were exposed to violence in their neighborhood.
   • The company is exposed to significant financial risk.
   • Without proper training, the soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.

   Synonymedefenselessendangeredsusceptibleunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonymeguardedprotectedsafesecureshelteredshielded

• 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.