bleed

US /bliːd/
UK /bliːd/
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1.

lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness

:
His nose started to bleed after he fell.
The cut on her finger was still bleeding.
2.

draw fluid from (a container, pipe, or other confined space)

:
You need to bleed the radiators to get them working efficiently.
The mechanic had to bleed the brakes after replacing the fluid.
1.

the process of losing blood from the body

:
The doctor stopped the bleed with a bandage.
There was a small bleed from the wound.