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leak

/liːk/

/lik/

leak down

leak out

leak through

leaknoun

leaks

/liːk/

/lik/

Translations

fuite

The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.

Le plombier a réparé la fuite de l'évier de la cuisine.

Additional translations

pipiFamilier.

Definitions

A hole or crack through which a liquid or gas can escape from a container or pipe.

The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.

An unintended release of confidential information.

The company suffered a major data leak last year.

The act or instance of liquid, gas, or information escaping from its intended containment.

The leak was contained before the chemicals reached the river.

(slang) An act of urination.

He ducked behind the bushes to take a quick leak.

Synonyms

leakverb

leaked

Past Simple

leaked

Past Participle

leaking

Gerund

/liːk/

/lik/

Translations

divulguerSe dit d'informations confidentielles ou secrètes.

The whistleblower decided to leak the documents to the press.

L'informateur a décidé de divulguer les documents à la presse.

fuir

The old faucet began to leak, causing water to drip onto the floor.

Le vieux robinet a commencé à fuir, faisant couler de l'eau sur le sol.

Additional translations

fuiterPour une information qui se répand malgré les précautions prises.

Definitions

To allow liquid, gas, or light to escape through a hole or crack.

The old faucet began to leak, causing water to drip onto the floor.

To disclose confidential information or secrets, often to the public or media.

The whistleblower decided to leak the documents to the press.

To become known despite efforts to keep it secret.

Details of the new product launch leaked before the official announcement.

Synonyms

Antonyms

leakadjective

Used attributively in combinations such as "leak detection" or "leak test".

Translations

anti-fuiteEmployé surtout dans des composés techniques.

The plant installed an advanced leak detection system.

L'usine a installé un système avancé anti-fuite.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or involved in the detection, prevention, or containment of leaks.

The plant installed an advanced leak detection system.

Synonyms