Leak

/liːk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an unintended loss of fluid, such as water, gas, etc., from a container.

There was a leak in the roof that caused water damage in the living room.

the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

The leak of classified documents led to a major scandal.

verb

to allow liquid, gas, etc., to escape from a container or to enter a place where it should not be.

Water began to leak from the old pipes.

to disclose information secretly or without permission.

The documents leaked to the press contained sensitive information.

Middle English-leken, from Old English lecan; akin to Old Norse leka to leak.

leak out

To allow information to spread, especially unintentionally.

leak like a sieve

To leak continuously and without control.

news leak

The unofficial disclosure of news information.

leak proof

Impervious to leakage.

water leak

The escape of water from pipes or containers.

seep

To flow or leak slowly through porous material.

drip

A fall of liquid in drops.

spill

To cause or allow to run or flow out.

escape

To break free from confinement or control.

expose

To make something visible by uncovering it.

To disclose confidential information.

He leaked the inside scoop about the project.

A strong emotional outpouring.

She had a leak during the meeting when she shared her story.