leak

/lˈiːk/

/ˈɫik/

Leak

the discharge of a fluid from some container

synonyms : escape

an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape

unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

synonyms : news leak

a euphemism for urination

soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

to leak

MAIN VERB

to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole

tell anonymously

to allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure

be leaked

synonyms : leak out

(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed

Examples

1. The gas leak left several people hospitalized.

2. The scandal has been leaked to the press, and now the politician is a dead man walking.

3. We had to call the gas company because we smelled a gas leak.

4. The company sent out a trial balloon by leaking a rumor about a new product to test customer interest before investing in its development.