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 leak leak /ˈliːk/

noun

  1. () An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape  ( leak )
    an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
     One of the tires developed a leak
    one of the tires developed a leak
  2. Unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information  ( leak , news leak )
    unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
  3. The discharge of a fluid from some container  ( escape , leak , leakage , outflow )
    the discharge of a fluid from some container
     They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
    they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
     He had to clean up the leak
    he had to clean up the leak
  4. [Informal] A euphemism for urination  ( leak [Informal] , making water , passing water , wetting )
    a euphemism for urination
     He had to take a leak
    he had to take a leak
  5. Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi  ( leak )
    soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

verb

  1. () Tell anonymously  ( leak )
    tell anonymously
     The news were leaked to the paper
    The news were leaked to the paper
  2. Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out  ( leak )
    have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
     The container leaked gasoline
    The container leaked gasoline
     The roof leaks badly
    the roof leaks badly
  3. Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure  ( leak )
    enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
     Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
    Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
     Gas leaked into the basement
    Gas leaked into the basement
  4. Be leaked  ( leak , leak out )
    be leaked
     The news leaked out despite his secrecy
    The news leaked out despite his secrecy