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leak

UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
leak down
leak out
leak through

Translations

leaknoun
leaks
pl
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
The leak of confidential information caused a scandal.
Сведение конфиденциальной информации вызвало скандал.
There was a leak in the water pipe.
В водопроводной трубе была утечка.
The roof had a leak after the heavy rain.
После сильного дождя на крыше была протечка.
Additional translations
потеря
пробой
Synonyms
hole
breach
opening
drip
seep
escape
flow
outflow
leakverb
leaked
Past Simple
leaked
Past Participle
leaking
Gerund
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
The pipe started to leak after the storm.
Труба начала протекать после шторма.
Water began to leak through the ceiling.
Вода начала просачиваться через потолок.
Confidential information may leak to the press.
Конфиденциальная информация может утекать в прессу.
Additional translations
проникать
Synonyms
drip
flow
spill
exude
escape
ooze
seep
Antonyms
plug
close
seal
leakadjective
Used attributively in combinations such as "leak detection" or "leak test".
Synonyms
leaky
leaking
porous
permeable
seeping
drafty
dripping
drippy

Definitions

leaknoun
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.
leakverb
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.
leakadjective
Relating to, intended for, or involved in the detection, prevention, or containment of leaks.
The plant installed an advanced leak detection system.
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