leak

[liːk]

leak Definition

• 1. to allow liquid or gas to escape from a container through a hole or crack
• 2. to become known despite efforts to keep it secret
• 3. a hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to escape from a container

Using leak: Examples

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

• Example

  The roof is leaking and needs to be fixed.

• Example

  The government was accused of leaking classified information to the press.

• Example

  There's a leak in the pipe under the sink.

• Example

  The company suffered a major data leak last year.

• Example

  The whistleblower leaked the documents to the media.

leak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leak

• drip
• seep
• escape
• reveal
• disclose
• expose
• spill

Antonyms for leak

• contain
• plug
• seal
• conceal
• hide
• cover up

Phrases with leak

• spring a leak

  to suddenly start leaking

  Example

  The boat sprang a leak and started taking on water.

• plug a leak

  to stop something from leaking

  Example

  We need to plug the leak in the roof before it causes more damage.

• leak like a sieve

  to have many leaks

  Example

  This old bucket leaks like a sieve. We need to get a new one.

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Summary: leak in Brief

The verb 'leak' [liːk] means to allow liquid or gas to escape from a container through a hole or crack, or to become known despite efforts to keep it secret. The noun 'leak' refers to a hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to escape from a container. Examples include 'The roof is leaking and needs to be fixed.' and 'The company suffered a major data leak last year.' Phrases include 'spring a leak,' 'plug a leak,' and 'leak like a sieve.'