1. to remove a covering from something
2. to discover or find out something that was hidden or secret

Examples

• She uncovered the pot to check on the soup.
• The archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery at the dig site.
• The journalist uncovered evidence of corruption in the government.
• Please uncover your head when you enter the building.
• The investigation uncovered serious safety violations.
• He uncovered his face and smiled at the camera.
• The audit uncovered several accounting errors.