leaking out

UK
/ˈliːkɪŋ aʊt/
US
/ˈlikɪŋ aʊt/

Translations

leak outverb

leaking out

Gerund

leaked out
Past Simple
leaked out
Past Participle
leaking out
Gerund
UK
/liːk aʊt/
US
/lik aʊt/
fuiterS’emploie surtout pour une information, un secret, une nouvelle.
Despite the company's efforts to keep the merger confidential, the news leaked out to the press.
Malgré les efforts de l’entreprise pour garder la fusion confidentielle, la nouvelle a fuité dans la presse.
s'échapperS’emploie pour un gaz, un liquide ou une substance qui s’échappe involontairement.
Gas began to leak out of the damaged pipe, causing a safety hazard.
Du gaz a commencé à s’échapper du tuyau endommagé, créant un danger pour la sécurité.

Definitions

leak outverb
To become known or disclosed, especially when it was meant to be kept secret.
Despite the company's efforts to keep the merger confidential, the news leaked out to the press.
To escape or be released from a container or system, often unintentionally.
Gas began to leak out of the damaged pipe, causing a safety hazard.