Leaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaking

 

[ หˆliหkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fluid escape

Leaking refers to the process of a substance, usually liquid or gas, escaping from a container or system. This can happen due to damage, wear, or failure of a seal. Leaking can cause damage to the environment, systems affected, or financial loss if not controlled. It is important to address leaks promptly to mitigate potential hazards and improve safety.

Synonyms

drip, escape, seep

Examples of usage

  • The pipe is leaking water.
  • Gas can leak from faulty appliances.
  • The roof is leaking after the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vazamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€เค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leckage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebocoran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ั–ะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fuite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ„ๆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puลกฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑzma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuga

Etymology

The term 'leak' has its roots in Middle English 'leken', which means to 'let out' or 'to fall out.' This is derived from the Old English word 'leccan', which also means to pour or let out. The concept of leaking has been present throughout history, often associated with liquids and the unintended loss of materials from containers. As technology advanced, the term expanded to incorporate leaks in various systems including plumbing, gas lines, and even information systems. The evolution of the word reflects the growing complexity of systems and the importance of monitoring and maintaining integrity across them. Nowadays, leaking can refer not only to physical substances but also metaphorically in discussions about information and data security.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,088, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.