not covered or hidden; visible

the venue featured beautiful hardwood floors and exposed brick walls

a midi-length dress with a high neck and an exposed zip

make (something) visible by uncovering it

at low tide the sands are exposed

reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something)

he has been exposed as a liar and a traitor

subject (photographic film) to light when operating a camera

thousands of miles of film were exposed for holiday snaps