risk of exposure

• Die Möglichkeit oder Wahrscheinlichkeit, etwas Schädlichem, Gefährlichem oder Unangenehmem ausgesetzt zu werden, z. B. einer Krankheit, Strahlung oder einer kompromittierenden Situation.

The possibility or likelihood of being subjected to something harmful, dangerous, or unpleasant, such as a disease, radiation, or a compromising situation.

1. Health hazardB2formal

   The possibility of being exposed to a harmful substance, disease, or dangerous situation.

   Expositionsrisiko

   • The risk of exposure to the virus is higher in crowded places.
   • Wearing protective gear reduces the risk of exposure to chemicals.
   • Doctors warned about the risk of exposure to radiation.

2. Legal liabilityC1formal

   The chance that sensitive information or illegal activity becomes known to authorities or the public.

   Rechtliche Haftung

   • The whistleblower faced a high risk of exposure for leaking documents.
   • The company tried to minimize the risk of exposure of its trade secrets.
   • There is a significant risk of exposure if the data breach is not contained.