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
