leak
🇺🇸
/liːk/
🇬🇧
/liːk/
verb
C1
to let liquid or gas pass through a small hole
The pipe started to leak water onto the floor.
C1
to enter or escape through a small hole
Rain began to leak through the cracked window.
C1
to reveal secret information to others
Someone tried to leak confidential documents to the press.
noun
C1
a small hole that lets liquid or gas pass through
We found a leak in the water tank that needs fixing.
C1
liquid or gas that escapes through a hole
The gas leak was detected by the strong smell.
C1
the act of revealing secret information
The government is investigating the source of the information leak.
R
the act of urinating
He went behind the tree to take a leak.
translation
to let liquid or gas pass through a small hole; to enter or escape through a small hole; to reveal secret information to others
a small hole that lets liquid or gas pass through; liquid or gas that escapes through a hole; the act of revealing secret information; the act of urinating
Word Forms
Progressive
leaking
Past
leaked
3rd Present
leaks
Perfect
leaked
Plural
leaks