Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leak

verb
/liːk/
Definition
To allow liquid or gas to escape from a container or system.
Examples
  • The water started to leak from the old pipe.
  • She noticed a leak in the roof after the heavy rain.
  • The company had to fix a leak in their security system.
Meaning
A leak occurs when something that is supposed to be contained, such as water or air, finds a way to escape.
Synonyms
  • drip
  • escape
  • seep
  • flow
  • ooze