Bleed ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Bleed ( verb )

1. To lose blood from the body.
2. To release or lose a liquid or gas from a container or surface.
3. To suffer financial loss.
4. To allow a color or ink to spread beyond its intended area.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "blǣdan" meaning to lose blood from the body, the word has taken on several figurative meanings over the years.

Examples:

1. She cut her finger and it started to bleed, so she put a bandage on it.
2. The radiator was leaking and it was bleeding coolant all over the garage floor.
3. The company is bleeding money and will have to lay off some employees.
4. The printer was out of ink and it was bleeding on the page.
5. The team was trailing by a lot of points and was bleeding time.

(As a verb)

Bleed ( verb )

1. To lose blood from the body.
2. To release or lose a liquid or gas from a container or surface.
3. To suffer financial loss.
4. To allow a color or ink to spread beyond its intended area.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "blǣdan" meaning to lose blood from the body, the word has taken on several figurative meanings over the years.

Examples:

1. She cut her finger and it started to bleed, so she put a bandage on it.
2. The radiator was leaking and it was bleeding coolant all over the garage floor.
3. The company is bleeding money and will have to lay off some employees.
4. The printer was out of ink and it was bleeding on the page.
5. The team was trailing by a lot of points and was bleeding time.