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US/liːk/
UK/liːk/
(of a pipe or container) to let liquid or gas escape through a hole; (of liquid or gas) to escape
In context
The roof leaks every time there is a heavy storm.
Gas was leaking from a broken pipe in the kitchen.
A damaged tanker leaked thousands of liters of fuel into the sea.
Words that go with leak
verb + adverb
- leak outWater started to leak out of the old washing machine.
- leak badlyThe bathroom tap leaks badly and needs a new washer.
verb + preposition
- leak fromChemicals leaked from the factory into a nearby stream.
- leak intoRainwater leaks into the bedroom through a crack in the wall.
verb + noun
- leak waterOur old air conditioner leaks water onto the floor at night.