Meaning of the word leaking in English
What does leaking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leaking
US /ˈliːkɪŋ/
UK /ˈliːkɪŋ/
Verb
1.
to allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack
Example:
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The old pipe has been leaking for days.
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Water was leaking from the ceiling.
2.
to intentionally allow secret information to become known
Example:
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Someone is leaking confidential documents to the press.
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The government is investigating who has been leaking information.
Noun
an instance of liquid or gas escaping or being allowed to escape
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There's a small leaking from the faucet.
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The company suffered from a data leaking incident.