noun
- holes or cracks that allow liquid or gas to escape or enter
- instances of liquid or gas escaping through holes or cracks
- unauthorized disclosures of confidential information
verb
- allows liquid or gas to escape or enter through holes or cracks
- reveals confidential information without authorization
Examples
- The roof has several leaks that need repair.
- Water leaks from the broken pipe.
- The boat has small leaks in its hull.
- The government investigated the security leaks.
- Someone leaks classified documents to the press.
- Gas leaks from the damaged pipeline.
- The reporter’s source leaks information regularly.
- Oil leaks stained the garage floor.