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leak Definition and Meaning in English (leak definition)

noun
Synonyms:seepdripescape
Quick Answer • Definition

Leak definition: A hole or crack through which fluid or gas may escape or enter.

Definitions of Leak

  1. 1noun

    A hole or crack through which fluid or gas may escape or enter.

  2. 2verb

    To escape or allow to escape through a hole or crack.

  3. 3noun

    An intentional disclosure of secret information by an insider.

Example Sentences

casual

“There is a leak in the roof.”

casual

“The pipe started to leak water.”

business

“The report was leaked to the press.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseleaked
present participleleaking
nounleakage
agent nounleaker
adjectiveleaky

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

spring a leakidiom

To suddenly develop a hole or crack through which fluid or gas can escape.

leak outphrasal_verb

To become known gradually or accidentally, especially secret information.

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Leak definition: A hole or crack through which fluid or gas may escape or enter.
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'Leak' translates to 'leak' in English. Leak definition: A hole or crack through which fluid or gas may escape or enter.
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