leaking

[ˈliːkɪŋ]

leaking Definition

  • 1(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
  • 2(of secret information) become known
  • 3(of a person's body) discharge (a liquid or gas) involuntarily

Using leaking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leaking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The roof was leaking after the heavy rain.

  • Example

    The company is investigating how the confidential information started leaking.

  • Example

    The pipe is leaking water.

  • Example

    The boat was leaking oil into the ocean.

leaking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leaking

Phrases with leaking

  • to be full of holes and therefore allowing liquid or gas to escape easily

    Example

    The old bucket was leaking like a sieve.

  • to become known or be revealed

    Example

    The news of the scandal leaked out to the press.

  • to gradually disappear or be lost

    Example

    The company's profits were leaking away due to poor management.

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Summary: leaking in Brief

The term 'leaking' [ˈliːkɪŋ] refers to the accidental loss or admission of contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack. It can also refer to secret information becoming known or a person's body discharging a liquid or gas involuntarily. The phrase 'leaking like a sieve' describes something that is full of holes and allowing liquid or gas to escape easily.

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