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to bleed
01
to lose blood from an injury or wound
Intransitive
Examples
The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it.
02
to intentionally draw blood from a person, often as a treatment method in ancient or medieval medicine
Transitive: to bleed sb
Examples
In ancient times, doctors would bleed their patients to treat illnesses like fever or infection.
03
to release fluid or gas from a system, often through a valve
Transitive: to bleed a system
Examples
The mechanic had to bleed the brakes to remove air from the brake lines.
04
(of dye or color) to spread or seep into an adjacent area
Intransitive
Examples
The red dye began to bleed into the white fabric, ruining the shirt.
05
to take away or deplete someone's money, resources, or energy
Transitive: to bleed sb of money or resources
Examples
The ongoing legal battle is slowly bleeding the company of its resources.
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