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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.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
02
an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape
Examples
The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
A gas leak in the building forced an emergency evacuation.
03
an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
Examples
The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
Journalists reported on a government leak.
04
the passage of urine from the body
Examples
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
Examples
The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
Excess moisture caused a leak in the stored apples.
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.
Air leaked from the balloon when it was punctured.
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.
The old roof started to leak during the heavy rain, causing water damage to the ceiling.
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.
Someone leaked details about the surprise event, ruining the surprise.
04
(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed
Intransitive
Examples
News of the new policy leaked early, causing confusion in the office.
The celebrity 's private messages leaked online, creating a scandal.
Lexical Tree
leakage
leaky
leak
