C1verbformallawbusiness
US/dɪˈskloʊz/
UK/dɪˈskləʊz/
to make secret or private information known to other people
In context
The company refused to disclose how much it had paid for the land.
Doctors must not disclose a patient's details without permission.
She disclosed that she had been offered another job in Hanoi.
Words that go with disclose
verb + noun
- disclose informationThe bank may not disclose information about its clients.
- disclose detailsPolice did not disclose details of the investigation.
- disclose the identityThe newspaper refused to disclose the identity of its source.
adverb + verb
- publicly discloseCompanies must publicly disclose their profits each year.
- fully discloseYou must fully disclose any risks to the buyer.
verb + preposition
- disclose toHe did not disclose his plans to anyone.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He disclosed about his income.Correct: He disclosed his income.