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Leak
01
the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system
Examples
The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
02
an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape
Examples
The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
03
an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
Examples
The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
04
the passage of urine from the body
Examples
The baby had a leak in his diaper.
05
a soft, watery decay in fruits or vegetables caused by fungi
Examples
The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
to leak
01
(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure
Intransitive
Examples
Despite efforts to contain it, the toxic waste continued to leak from the damaged storage tank.
02
to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole
Intransitive
Examples
She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking.
03
to intentionally reveal something private or secret
Transitive: to leak information or secrets
Examples
He leaked the company ’s financial plans to a competitor for personal gain.
04
(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed
Intransitive
Examples
News of the new policy leaked early, causing confusion in the office.
Lexical Tree
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