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leak

/liːk/ · /lik/

Meaning 1

disclosure of confidential information

“The leak revealed secrets about the company.”
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Illustration of leak: disclosure of confidential information

Meaning 2

To let liquid escape through a hole or crack.

“Water began to leak from the cracked pipe.”
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Illustration of leak: To let liquid escape through a hole or crack.

Meaning 3

a hole allowing liquid or gas to escape

“A small leak caused water to drip from the ceiling.”
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Illustration of leak: a hole allowing liquid or gas to escape