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Definition of leaking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fluid escapethe process of liquid or gas escaping through an opening
- The leaking of water caused damage to the ceiling.
2.
information disclosurethe act of making secret information known to others
- The leaking of documents led to a scandal.
Adjective
1.
fluid escapeallowing liquid or gas to escape
- The leaking pipe caused a flood in the basement.
2.
confidentialityrevealing secret information
- The leaking document exposed the company's unethical practices.
Origin of leaking
Old English, leccan (to moisten) + -ing (action)
Terms with leaking included in their meaning
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drink
disposable paper container lined to hold liquids without leaking
movement
leaking out slowly or gradually
leakage
leaking or seeping out from a container
physical damage
broken or torn open, often leaking
fluid
leaking or oozing slowly from a source
leak
begin leaking suddenly or unexpectedly
machinery maintenance
shallow container placed under machinery to catch leaking fluids
technology
device around a moving rod that stops liquid or gas from leaking
Examples of leaking in a sentence
We traced the leaking to a worn gasket under the kitchen sink. Leaking from the intelligence unit prompted an internal investigation. The leaking of the prototype’s specs ruined the company’s launch plans. The leaking faucet wasted a lot of water. A leaking roof can cause significant damage. The leaking memo caused a scandal in the government.
Leaking emails revealed the corruption within the organization.
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- French:fuite, fuyant, ...
- German:Leckage, undicht, ...
- Italian:perdita, che perde, ...
- Spanish:fuga, con fugas, ...
- Portuguese:fuga, com fuga, ...
- Chinese:泄漏, 渗漏的, ...
- Japanese:漏れ, 漏れている, ...
- Arabic:تَسَرُّب, مسرب, ...
- Hebrew:דְּלִיפָה, דוֹלֵף, ...
- Russian:утечка, протекающий, ...
- Ukrainian:витік, протікаючий, ...
- Hindi:रिसाव, लीक हो रहा, ...
Definition of leak - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical openingcrack or hole allowing fluid to escape
- The pipe had a leak that needed fixing.
2.
securityunauthorized disclosure of secret information
- The leak of the documents caused a scandal.
3.
information sourceperson who discloses secret information
- The journalist protected the leak's identity.
4.
electricityTECH. loss of electricity through imperfect insulationTECH.
- The old wiring had a leak causing power issues.
5.
technologyTECH. gradual loss of system resource in computingTECH.
- The software had a memory leak slowing it down.
Verb
1.
escape of fluidintr. allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crackintr.
- The pipe started to leak water..
2.
unintended passageintr. pass through when it would normally be blockedintr.
- Light leaks through the curtains.
3.
information disclosuretr. disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymouslytr.
- Someone leaked the confidential report to the press.
Expressions with leak
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allow liquid or gas to escape unintentionally
The water tank started to have a leak.
escape from a container through a hole or crack
Water started to leak out from the cracked pipe..
allow liquid to escape easily and in large amounts
The old roof leaks like a sieve during rain.
begin leaking suddenly or unexpectedly
The old boat sprang a leak during the storm.
unwanted escape of air through a crack hole or loose joint
The mechanic found an air leak in the brake line.
uncontrolled escape of gas from a container pipe or device
The firefighters evacuated the building after detecting a gas leak.
unwanted escape of oil from a machine pipe tank or container
The mechanic found an oil leak under the car's engine.
release secret information without permission
The employee leaked information about the new project.
secretly share information that was supposed to stay private
Someone tried to leak the news before the official announcement.
unauthorized release of confidential information to the public
The news leak revealed the company's financial troubles.
not allowing any liquid or gas to escape
This bottle is completely leak-free.
liquid added to radiators to stop leaks
He poured stop-leak into the radiator to fix it.
accidental exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized people
The company suffered a data leak last year.
unauthorized release of confidential government information
The Cabinet leak caused a major scandal in the government.
not allowing any liquid or gas to escape
The pipe connection must be leak-tight.
problem where a program slowly wastes computer memory
A memory leak can slow down your computer.
quality of a structure that stops liquid or gas from escaping
The leak tightness of the pipeline was verified through pressure testing.
safety principle ensuring leaks occur before catastrophic failure
The pipeline was designed with a leak before break philosophy.
Origin of leak
Middle Dutch, leken (to drip)
Examples of leak in a sentence
The boat started sinking due to a leak. The leak exposed confidential emails. A leak revealed the company's future plans. Investigators are searching for the leak. The leak supplied documents to a rival newspaper. The device showed a leak in the insulation.
Engineers fixed the leak to prevent outages. Developers worked to fix the leak in the application. A leak in the system caused unexpected shutdowns. The roof began to leak during the storm. The faucet leaks if not turned off properly. Water leaks from the old faucet. Gas leaks from the damaged pipe. The whistleblower decided to leak the documents to the media. They threatened to leak the emails if demands weren't met.
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- French:fuite, fuir, ...
- German:Leck, lecken, ...
- Italian:perdita, trapelare, ...
- Spanish:fuga, filtrar, ...
- Portuguese:fuga, escapar, ...
- Chinese:漏孔, 漏, ...
- Japanese:漏れ, 漏れる, ...
- Arabic:تَسَرُّب, تَسَرَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:דְלִיפָה, לִדְלוֹף, ...
- Russian:утечка, течь, ...
- Ukrainian:теча, протікати, ...
- Hindi:छेद, रिसना, ...
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