English Reference
Verb

disclosing

v.
C1 Advanced US /dɪˈskɫoʊzɪŋ/ UK /dɪsklˈəʊzɪŋ/ dis·clos·ing

v.to share a secret or give out information that was hidden. You use this when a person or company makes a fact public for the first time.

v.to reveal or make known information that was previously secret or private. Often used in legal, financial, or professional contexts regarding the release of sensitive data.


SIMPLE

The company is disclosing its profits to the public today.

CONTEXTUAL

By disclosing the terms of the agreement, the whistleblower hoped to spark a conversation about corporate ethics.

COMPLEX

The regulations require all public officials to be transparent by disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that might influence their legislative decisions.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is the present participle form of 'disclose'.

Pitfall
disclosing about the secretdisclosing the secret

Disclose is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'about'.

Women may fear that disclosing violence to the extended family or others within their community will lead to social exclusion.

Phys.org· 21 Aug 2026

That said, using a chatbot to write without disclosing its use can still be a form of cheating.

The Conversation· 21 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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