1. (

• leak

) tell anonymously; "The news were leaked to the paper" ;

2. (

• leak ,
• leak_out

) be leaked; "The news leaked out despite his secrecy" ;

3. (

• leak ,

) 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" ;

4. (

• leak

) have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out; "The container leaked gasoline"; "the roof leaks badly" ;