[ɛkˈspəʊz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (something) visible by uncovering it
(e.g: at low tide the sands are exposed)

- reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something)
(e.g: he has been exposed as a liar and a traitor)

- subject (photographic film) to light when operating a camera
(e.g: thousands of miles of film were exposed for holiday snaps)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French exposer, from Latin exponere (see expound), but influenced by Latin expositus ‘put or set out’ and Old French poser ‘to place’

[ɛkˈspəʊzeɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a report in the media that reveals something discreditable
(e.g: a shocking exposé of a medical cover-up)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from French, ‘shown, set out’, past participle of exposer (see expose)