Leak
01
the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system
Exempel
The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
02
läcka, läckage
an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape
Exempel
The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
Rörmokaren fixade läckaget i köksvasken.
A gas leak in the building forced an emergency evacuation.
En gasläcka i byggnaden tvingade fram en nödevakuering.
03
an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
Exempel
The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
Journalists reported on a government leak.
04
the passage of urine from the body
Exempel
The baby had a leak in his diaper.
She felt a slight leak after coughing.
05
a soft, watery decay in fruits or vegetables caused by fungi
Exempel
The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
Excess moisture caused a leak in the stored apples.
to leak
01
läcka, sippra
(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure
Intransitive
Exempel
Despite efforts to contain it, the toxic waste continued to leak from the damaged storage tank.
Trots ansträngningar att innehålla det fortsatte det giftiga avfallet att läcka från den skadade lagringstanken.
Air leaked from the balloon when it was punctured.
Luften läckte ur ballongen när den genomborrades.
02
läcka, sippra
to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole
Intransitive
Exempel
She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking.
Hon märkte en konstig lukt i köket och upptäckte att gasspisen läckte.
The old roof started to leak during the heavy rain, causing water damage to the ceiling.
Det gamla taket började läcka under den kraftiga regnet, vilket orsakade vattenskador i taket.
03
läcka, avslöja
to intentionally reveal something private or secret
Transitive: to leak information or secrets
Exempel
He leaked the company ’s financial plans to a competitor for personal gain.
Han läckte företagets finansiella planer till en konkurrent för personlig vinning.
Someone leaked details about the surprise event, ruining the surprise.
Någon läckte detaljer om överraskningshändelsen och förstörde överraskningen.
04
läcka, avslöja
(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed
Intransitive
Exempel
News of the new policy leaked early, causing confusion in the office.
Nyheten om den nya politiken läckte tidigt, vilket orsakade förvirring på kontoret.
The celebrity 's private messages leaked online, creating a scandal.
Kändisens privata meddelanden läckte online, vilket skapade en skandal.
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