leak - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

leak

the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or systemthe escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system

Examples

The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
A small leak caused significant damage over time.

Synonyms

escape outflow leakage

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leak

Plural

leaks

1

the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system

The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
A small leak caused significant damage over time.
The boat's hull had a slow leak.

Synonyms:

escape outflow leakage

2

an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape

The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
A gas leak in the building forced an emergency evacuation.
The roof had a small leak, causing water to drip into the living room.
Engineers detected a leak in the oil pipeline.
She placed a bucket under the leak to catch the dripping water.

3

an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information

The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
Journalists reported on a government leak.
The leak of the contract details caused a scandal.
The leak undermined trust within the organization.
The source provided the leak anonymously.

Synonyms:

4

the passage of urine from the body

The baby had a leak in his diaper.
She felt a slight leak after coughing.
Incontinence can cause occasional leaks.
The patient reported a leak during the night.
The nurse checked for leaks after surgery.

Synonyms:

passing water making water wetting

5

a soft, watery decay in fruits or vegetables caused by fungi

The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
Excess moisture caused a leak in the stored apples.
The farmer discarded vegetables with leak.
Leak reduces the shelf life of produce.
The shipment of fruits had several leaks.