English dictionary
leak
nounPronunciation
liːk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
noun
- the discharge of a fluid from some container
noun
- an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
noun
- a euphemism for urination
noun
- soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
verb
- have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
verb
- enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
verb
- be leaked
verb
- tell anonymously
Example sentences
they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
he had to clean up the leak
one of the tires developed a leak
he had to take a leak
The container leaked gasoline
the roof leaks badly
Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
Gas leaked into the basement
The news leaked out despite his secrecy
The news was leaked to the paper