Definition of Leak

Noun

• unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
  - news leak
• 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"
  escape leakage outflow
• a euphemism for urination
  "he had to take a leak"
  wetting - making water - passing water
• soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
  
• an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
  "one of the tires developed a leak"
  

Verb

• have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
  "The container leaked gasoline"
  "the roof leaks badly"
  
• 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"
  
• be leaked
  "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"
  - leak out
• tell anonymously
  "The news were leaked to the paper"
  

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