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Meaning of the word leak in English

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leak

US /liːk/
UK /liːk/
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Noun

1.

an accidental hole or crack that liquid or gas can get through

Example:
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There's a water leak in the ceiling.
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We need to find the source of the gas leak.
Synonym:
dripseepagepercolationoozetrickle
2.

the disclosure of secret information

Example:
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The newspaper published a major data leak.
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The government is investigating the intelligence leak.
Synonym:
disclosurerevelationdivulgenceuncoveringexposure

Verb

1.

(of a fluid or gas) escape or penetrate a barrier through a hole or crack

Example:
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Water was leaking from the pipe.
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The boat started to leak after hitting the rock.
Synonym:
dripseepoozetricklepercolate
2.

intentionally disclose secret information

Example:
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Someone must have leaked the details to the press.
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The whistleblower decided to leak the confidential documents.
Synonym:
discloserevealdivulgeuncoverexpose
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