exposure

UK /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ US /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/
noun 5

Collocations

27
1

(noun.) to sth harmful

ADJ

high, massive | maximum | excessive | low-level | long, long-term, prolonged | brief | constant, continued, continuous, repeated | chemical, radiation, sun

human

Prolonged human exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage over time.

VERB + EXPOSURE

receive, suffer

After working in the mine for years, he received dangerous exposure to dust and harmful substances.

increase

limit, minimize, reduce

The factory took steps to reduce worker exposure to harmful chemicals.

avoid

PREP

~ to

Children need some exposure to different cultures to understand the world better.

2

(noun.) to experience

ADJ

brief | greater | limited

VERB + EXPOSURE

give sb | get, have | increase

PREP

~ to

Working in international hotels gave her valuable exposure to different languages and customs.

3

(noun.) showing the truth

ADJ

full

The investigation led to the full exposure of the company's illegal dumping practices.

public

4

(noun.) on TV/in newspapers, etc.

ADJ

regular | media, press, television

VERB + EXPOSURE

give sb/sth

The local news gave the young musician exposure that helped launch her career.

gain, get, have, receive

The new band received valuable exposure when their song played on the radio.

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