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to leak out
[phrase form: leak]
01
to disclose secret or classified information that was meant to be kept concealed
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
out
base verb
leak
present tense
leak out
3rd person singular
leaks out
present participle
leaking out
past simple
leaked out
past participle
leaked out
Examples
The whistleblower leaked out evidence of corruption within the government, sparking an investigation.
02
(of secret information) to become known to unauthorized individuals or the public
Examples
Classified documents are leaking out to the press.
03
(of gas or liquid) to flow through a crack or small hole
Examples
The water is leaking out of the old faucet.
