leak

• Substantiv, das eine unbeabsichtigte Öffnung oder das Austreten einer Substanz wie Flüssigkeit oder Licht bezeichnet, oder die unbefugte Offenlegung vertraulicher Informationen.

A noun referring to an unintended opening or escape of a substance, such as fluid or light, or an unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

1. Accidental escape of substanceB1formal

   An unintended hole or crack that allows a fluid, gas, or light to enter or escape from a container or system.

   Leck

   • The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen pipe.
   • A small leak in the roof caused water damage during the storm.
   • The gas leak was detected by the alarm system.

   Synonymecrackdischargedripescapefissureholeleakageperforationpunctureseepage

2. Fungal rot in produceC1formalscientific

   A soft, watery decay in fruits and vegetables caused by certain types of fungi.

   Fäulnis

   • The farmer discarded the tomatoes affected by leak.
   • Leak in the apples made them unsuitable for sale.
   • Proper storage prevents leak from developing in vegetables.

3. Euphemism for urinationB2informal

   A polite or indirect term used to refer to the act of urinating.

   Wasserlassen

   • He excused himself to take a leak.
   • The dog stopped to have a leak by the tree.
   • After the long drive, they all needed a leak.

   Synonymenumber onepeepiddletinkleweewhiz

4. Discharge of fluidB1formaltechnical

   The act or instance of a fluid escaping from a container or system, often unintentionally.

   Leck

   • The leak of oil from the tanker caused an environmental disaster.
   • A coolant leak forced the factory to shut down temporarily.
   • The technician detected a slow leak in the hydraulic system.

   Synonymedischargeemissionescapeleakageoutflowseepage

5. Unauthorized disclosureB2formalpolitical

   The deliberate or accidental release of confidential or secret information to the public or unauthorized parties.

   Leck

   • The leak of classified documents shocked the government.
   • Journalists investigated the source of the data leak.
   • The company suffered a major security leak of customer information.

   Synonymedisclosuredivulgenceexposureleakagerevelationtip-off

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das unabsichtliche oder absichtliche Austreten von Flüssigkeit, Gas oder Informationen aus einem Behälter oder einer geschützten Quelle zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the accidental or intentional escape of liquid, gas, or information from a container or secure source.

1. Disclose information secretlyB2informal

   To intentionally or unintentionally make private or secret information known to the public or a specific person, often without authorization.

   Informationen weitergeben

   • Someone leaked the confidential report to the press.
   • The details of the merger were leaked to a journalist.
   • He was fired for leaking company secrets.

   Synonymebetrayblabdisclosedivulgeexposegive awayrevealspilluncover

   Antonymeconcealhidekeepsuppresswithhold

2. Become known (of information)B2informal

   For secret or private information to become known to the public or a wider audience, often unintentionally.

   Bekannt werden (von Informationen)

   • The news of the resignation leaked out before the official announcement.
   • Spoilers for the movie leaked online last night.
   • Details of the new product leaked to the public.

   Synonymecome outdisclosedivulgeemergeexposeget outrevealtranspireuncover

   Antonymeconcealsuppresswithhold

3. Escape or enter through an openingB1formal

   For a liquid, gas, or other substance to accidentally escape or enter through a hole, crack, or fissure in a container or barrier.

   Auslaufen

   • Water is leaking from the pipe under the sink.
   • The gas tank is leaking, creating a dangerous situation.
   • Air leaks out of the tire if the valve is damaged.

   Synonymedischargedribbledripemanateescapeexudefilterissueoozepercolateseeptrickle

4. Allow passage through an openingB1formal

   For a container or structure to have an opening that allows substances or light to enter or escape.

   Undicht sein

   • The old roof leaks whenever it rains.
   • This container leaks oil if it is turned upside down.
   • The boat leaks water through a crack in the hull.

   Synonymedischargedraindribbledripemanateescapeexudefilterissueoozepercolateseep

   Antonymecontainseal

Phrasal-Variantenleak out