[liːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
(e.g: the roof leaked)

- intentionally disclose (something private or secret)
(e.g: a report was leaked to the press)


Phrases:
- take a leak

Origin:
late Middle English: probably of Low German or Dutch origin and related to lack

[liːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hole in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass
(e.g: I checked all of the pipework for leaks)

- an intentional disclosure of something secret or private
(e.g: one of the employees was responsible for the leak)


Phrases:
- take a leak

Origin:
late Middle English: probably of Low German or Dutch origin and related to lack