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expose

[/ɪkˈspoʊz/]
verb
expor
1. to reveal something hidden or secret
The investigation exposed the corruption in the government.
A investigação expôs a corrupção no governo.
2. to uncover or leave without protection
The erosion exposed the rock layers beneath the soil.
A erosão expôs as camadas de rocha abaixo do solo.
3. to subject someone to something unpleasant or harmful
Children should not be exposed to violence.
As crianças não devem ser expostas à violência.
4. to make someone's wrongdoing public
The journalist exposed the scandal.
O jornalista expôs o escândalo.
5. in photography, to allow light to reach film or a camera sensor
Expose the film for 30 seconds.
Exponha o filme por 30 segundos.
NYC Slang
rat out (when referring to revealing someone's wrongdoing)
Synonyms
revealuncoverdiscloseunveilunmasklay bare
Antonyms
hideconcealcoverprotectshield

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expor
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expor
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
expor
no significant regional variation
Portugal
expor
identical standard form

Related Idioms & Phrases

expose oneself (to reveal one's true character)
expose the light (photography term)
expose a hoax (to reveal something false)
expose someone's game (to reveal someone's deceptive plan)
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