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: wetting making water passing water
4. the unwanted 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

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"

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