I. də̇ˈsklōz verb
Etymology: Middle English disclosen, desclosen, from Middle French desclor-, stem of Old French desclore, from Medieval Latin disclaudere to open, from Latin dis- dis- (I) + claudere to close — more at close (adjective)
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to open up : unclose
2.
a. : to expose to view
the curtain rises to disclose once again the lobby — J.T.Winterich
: lay open or uncover (something hidden from view)
excavations disclosed many artifacts
b. : to make known : open up to general knowledge
her appearance disclosed an amazing vocal and acting talent
a complete review of the literature fails to disclose a single comprehensive treatise on the subject — H.G.Armstrong
especially : to reveal in words (something that is secret or not generally known) : divulge
the adventurer did not disclose his true objective
disclosed that an exchange of views had taken place between the two governments
Synonyms: see reveal
II. noun
obsolete : disclosure