1. past tense of leak; allowed liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack
2. past tense of leak; disclosed secret or confidential information to the public or media

Examples

• The pipe leaked water all over the basement floor.
• Oil leaked from the damaged tanker into the ocean.
• The roof leaked during the heavy rainstorm.
• Someone leaked the classified documents to the press.
• Details of the merger were leaked before the official announcement.
• The politician’s private emails were leaked online.
• Gas leaked from the stove, creating a dangerous situation.