(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack

the roof leaked

the drums were leaking an unidentified liquid

intentionally disclose (something private or secret)

a report was leaked to the press

Jones denies he leaked the photos

a hole in a container or covering through which contents may accidentally pass

I checked all of the pipework for leaks

an intentional disclosure of something secret or private

one of the employees was responsible for the leak