leak

Meanings

• an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
  • "one of the tires developed a leak"
• soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
• a euphemism for urination
  • "he had to take a leak"
• the discharge of a fluid from some container
  • "he had to clean up the leak"
• unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
• tell anonymously
  • "The news were leaked to the paper"
• be leaked
  • "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"
• enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
  • "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"
  • "Gas leaked into the basement"
• have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
  • "The container leaked gasoline"
  • "the roof leaks badly"

Synonyms

escape, leak out, leakage, making water, news leak, outflow, passing water, wetting