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Definition leak in American English

leak verb

verb
/lik/
1

if an object or container leaks, or if it leaks something, liquid or gas comes out of it through a hole or crack

Example

The roof is still leaking.

Example

If the boiler is broken, it may be leaking dangerous gas.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
1.1

if a liquid or gas leaks, it comes out of an object or container through a hole or crack

Example

Oil was leaking from the pipeline.

Example

Radioactive water has leaked into the reservoir.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
Example

A secret memorandum had been leaked to the press.

Example

Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story.

Example

a leaked report

Synonyms and related words
reveal tell betray
Definition leak in American English