1. a hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to escape or enter
2. the act or instance of liquid or gas escaping through such an opening
3. the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information

1. to allow liquid or gas to escape or enter through a hole or crack
2. to disclose confidential information without authorization

Examples

• There’s a leak in the roof that needs to be fixed.
• The gas leak was detected by the strong smell.
• The water is leaking from the broken pipe.
• Someone leaked the story to the press.
• The boat began to leak during the storm.
• The government official was fired for the security leak.
• Oil leaked onto the garage floor.
• The classified documents were leaked to journalists.