expose ex‧pose [ɪkˈspəʊz ǁ -ˈspoʊz] verb [transitive]
1. to reveal the truth about someone or something that was hidden, especially when it involves something illegal, dishonest, or wrong:
• He achieved political prominence by exposing high-level corruption.
2. MARKETING to put goods in a place where people can see them or buy them:
• The products do not have to be exposed at the supplier's premises.
• Instead of displaying so many high-definition TVs, they could expose the cheaper sets.
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expose UK US /ɪkˈspəʊz/ verb [T]
► to create conditions that allow someone the opportunity to do, learn, or experience something: expose sb/oneself to sth »
Some expose themselves to the equity market only indirectly, through insurance and pension plans.
► to make public something bad or dishonest: »
The audit exposed widespread corruption in the accounting department.
► MARKETING to put something where it can be easily seen: »
Make sure the new models are exposed in the window.
Financial and business terms. 2012.