Meaning & Definition of Leak in English

1. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

• "One of the tires developed a leak"

2. Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

3. A euphemism for urination

• "He had to take a leak"

4. The discharge of a fluid from some container

• "They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"

• "He had to clean up the leak"

5. Unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

1. Tell anonymously

• "The news were leaked to the paper"

2. Be leaked

• "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"

3. Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

• "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"

• "Gas leaked into the basement"

4. Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

• "The container leaked gasoline"

• "The roof leaks badly"