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leak
leak
/ˈliːk/
noun
(
)
An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
(
leak
)
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
One of the tires developed a leak
one of the tires developed a leak
Unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
(
leak
,
news leak
)
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
The discharge of a fluid from some container
(
escape
,
leak
,
leakage
,
outflow
)
the discharge of a fluid from some container
They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
He had to clean up the leak
he had to clean up the leak
[Informal]
A euphemism for urination
(
leak
[Informal]
,
making water
,
passing water
,
wetting
)
a euphemism for urination
He had to take a leak
he had to take a leak
Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
(
leak
)
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
verb
(
)
Tell anonymously
(
leak
)
tell anonymously
The news were leaked to the paper
The news were leaked to the paper
Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
(
leak
)
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
The container leaked gasoline
The container leaked gasoline
The roof leaks badly
the roof leaks badly
Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
(
leak
)
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
Gas leaked into the basement
Gas leaked into the basement
Be leaked
(
leak
,
leak out
)
be leaked
The news leaked out despite his secrecy
The news leaked out despite his secrecy
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