leak meaning and definition

LEAK noun

Definition of leak (noun)

1. an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
   • "one of the tires developed a leak"
2. soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
3. a euphemism for urination
   • "he had to take a leak"
   • synonyms: making water, passing water, wetting
4. the discharge of a fluid from some container
   • "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"; "he had to clean up the leak"
   • synonyms: escape, leakage, outflow
5. unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
   • synonyms: news leak

LEAK verb

Definition of leak (verb)

1. tell anonymously
   • "The news were leaked to the paper"
2. be leaked
   • "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"
   • synonyms: leak out
3. enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
   • "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"; "Gas leaked into the basement"
4. have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
   • "The container leaked gasoline"; "the roof leaks badly"