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leak

 

[ liหk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

information

An unauthorized release of confidential information, often to the media or public. Leaks can come from government sources, corporate sources, or individuals with access to sensitive information.

Synonyms

disclosure, exposure, reveal

Examples of usage

  • The leak of classified documents exposed government corruption.
  • The company faced a backlash after a leak of customer data.
Context #2 | Verb

liquid

To accidentally or intentionally allow a substance to escape or pass through a hole or crack. Can refer to liquids, gases, or other substances.

Synonyms

drip, flow out, seep

Examples of usage

  • The roof started to leak during the heavy rain.
  • The pipe leaked oil into the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "leak" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vazamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคธเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebocoran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผใ‚Œ (ใ‚‚ใ‚Œ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fuite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์ถœ (nuchul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ„ๆผ (xiรจlรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puลกฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒŸแƒแƒœแƒ•แƒ (gazhonva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuga

Etymology

The word 'leak' originated from the Old English word 'lecan', meaning 'to drip'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the unintended escape of liquids or information. The modern usage of 'leak' in the context of information disclosure gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of media reporting and whistleblowing.

See also: leakage, leaker.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,199 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.