offen|legen
Translation
to disclose, to reveal, to lay open
Examples
Er musste seine Finanzen offenlegen.
He had to disclose his finances.
Die Firma legte ihre Pläne offen.
The company revealed its plans.
Die Untersuchung hat die Wahrheit offengelegt.
The investigation has revealed the truth.
Grammar Patterns
to disclose ((sth.)) He had to disclose his finances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enthüllen, aufdecken; Antonyms: verbergen, verschweigen
Etymology
Composed of 'offen' (open) + 'legen' (to lay). It literally means 'to lay open'.
Memory Tips
Imagine laying all your cards 'open' on the table for everyone to see. This visual represents disclosing or revealing something.