(v) make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret, Syn. divulge, give away, discover, reveal, bring out, break, expose, let out, let on, disclose, Example:The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold; The actress won't reveal how old she is; bring out the truth; he broke the news to her; unwrap the evidence in the murder case
[あける, akeru] (v1, vt) (1) (esp. 開ける) to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); (2) (esp. 開ける) to open (for business, etc.); (3) (esp. 空ける) to empty; to clear out; to make space; to make room; (v1, vi) (4) (esp. 明ける) to dawn; to grow light; (5) (esp. 明ける) to end; (P)#17341