leakedadjective
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Comp.
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Super.
UK
/liːkt/
US
/liːkt/
Translations
The leaked document caused a scandal.
Утекший документ вызвал скандал.
The leaked information was all over the news.
Просочившаяся информация была во всех новостях.
Definitions
Having been unintentionally disclosed or released, especially of confidential or sensitive information.
The leaked documents revealed the company's plans for a major merger.
Allowing liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack.
The leaked pipe caused water to flood the basement.
leakverb

leaked

Past Simple

leaked
Past Simple
leaked
Past Participle
leaking
Gerund
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
Translations
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.
The pipe started to leak after the storm.
Труба начала протекать после шторма.
Additional translations
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.
leaknoun
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.
leakadjective
Definitions
Relating to, intended for, or involved in the detection, prevention, or containment of leaks.
The plant installed an advanced leak detection system.