leak repair

Sealing a breach

Leak repair is the process of fixing an unwanted escape of liquid, gas, or information.

The term covers everything from patching a dripping pipe to plugging a breach in a boat hull: The plumber charged two hundred dollars for the leak repair.

In figurative use, leak repair can mean stopping unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Related
  • plumberWater system tradesperson
  • dripLiquid falling slowly
  • pipeHollow conveyance channel
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • patchMaterial covering damage

fix · caulk · plumber's putty · gasket · wrench · duct tape · puddle · drip pan · burst · crack · tape · solder · joint · faucet · roof · hose · bucket · mold

Categories
Opposites
problem resolution vs. problem causation

leak repairpuncturing

Making holes by piercing

breaching · sabotage · vandalism · water damage · flood damage

reactive fix vs. preventive maintenance

leak repairpreventive maintenance

Scheduled upkeep averting failures

weatherproofing · neglect · deferred maintenance

containment vs. release

leak repaircontrolled release

Gradual substance dispensing mechanism

draining · venting · unsealing · purging · depressurization

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G