leaking

UK
/ˈliːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈliːkɪŋ/
leakingnoun
Translations
The leaking of confidential information caused a scandal.
Утечка конфиденциальной информации вызвала скандал.
Definitions
The act or process of a liquid or gas escaping from a container or system through a hole or crack.
The leaking from the pipe caused a significant drop in water pressure throughout the building.
An instance of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
The leaking of the classified documents led to a major investigation by the authorities.
leakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈliːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈliːkɪŋ/
Translations
The leaking roof caused damage to the ceiling.
Протекающая крыша нанесла ущерб потолку.
The plumber fixed the leaking faucet.
Сантехник починил текущий кран.
Definitions
Allowing liquid, gas, or light to escape or pass through a crack or hole.
The leaking faucet wasted gallons of water every day.
Revealing confidential or secret information unintentionally or deliberately.
The leaking document caused a major scandal in the government.
leakverb

leaking

Gerund

leaked
Past Simple
leaked
Past Participle
leaking
Gerund
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
Translations
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
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.