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To make known, especially confidential information and in a discrete manner
“Why, and on whose authority, did unnamed police sources leak information to the press?”
To lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
“A depressurized system may continue to leak gas from faulty or improperly sealed unit isolation valves.”
To pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
To admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
To become or be made (widely) known
To pass urine from the body
To become apparent or known, especially of information
To betray the secrets of, or to inform on someone
To spread or pervade throughout
To impart information or knowledge
To spread gossip or rumors
To cause to be empty or vacant
Plural for an instance of leaking
“While diesel is less flammable than gasoline, any fuel leak creates serious safety and environmental risks in a marine setting.”
Plural for an intentional disclosure of secret information
“The leak of classified information is certainly troubling to the present administration.”
Plural for a hole in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass
“Fire brigade officers say there was a leak in a pipe on the first floor.”
Plural for news or information that has been published, reported or broadcast
Plural for the process of passing urine, that is, of eliminating liquid waste from the body
Plural for a small drop of a liquid
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