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to bleed
01
to lose blood from an injury or wound
Intransitive
Example
The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it.
When the athlete got a deep cut on his knee, it started to bleed profusely.
02
to intentionally draw blood from a person, often as a treatment method in ancient or medieval medicine
Transitive: to bleed sb
Example
In ancient times, doctors would bleed their patients to treat illnesses like fever or infection.
He was bled multiple times as part of a medieval treatment for his supposed illness.
03
to release fluid or gas from a system, often through a valve
Transitive: to bleed a system
Example
The mechanic had to bleed the brakes to remove air from the brake lines.
He bled the brake system to ensure there were no air bubbles in the fluid.
04
(of dye or color) to spread or seep into an adjacent area
Intransitive
Example
The red dye began to bleed into the white fabric, ruining the shirt.
When painting with watercolors, the colors can bleed into each other if you're not careful.
05
to take away or deplete someone's money, resources, or energy
Transitive: to bleed sb of money or resources
Example
The ongoing legal battle is slowly bleeding the company of its resources.
The endless fees and interest charges were bleeding him of every penny.
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