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Definition surface in British English

surface verb

verb
/ˈsɜː(r)fɪs/
1

to become known or obvious after being hidden

Example

In the aftermath of the trial, charges of corruption have begun to surface.

Example

New information about the murder is slowly surfacing.

Synonyms and related words
come out get around leak out
1.1

to appear after being lost or hidden

Example

After being missing for two months, the girl surfaced in Northumberland.

Synonyms and related words
appear resurface emerge
2

to rise up to, or to appear at, the surface of water

Example

The divers were forced to surface after their equipment was damaged.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
3

to get out of bed, especially after sleeping for a long time

Example

Don't expect Jennifer to surface before noon.

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
4

to put a surface on a road, especially to make it smoother

Synonyms and related words
asphalt bitumen blacktop
5

to make something clear or visible so that people can see it or use it

Example

ITG will help you surface the hidden costs that are eating away at your profits.

Example

Senators use outside advisory groups to surface the names of potential nominees for a judgeship.

Synonyms and related words
emphasize underline highlight
Definition surface in British English