Bleeding

Bleeding, in a medical context, refers to the loss of blood from the circulatory system due to damage to blood vessels. This can range from a minor scrape to life-threatening hemorrhage. Beyond the physical, 'bleeding' can also be used figuratively to describe the leakage or transfer of resources, such as money or information. It evokes a sense of loss, depletion, or continuous outflow, reflecting a decrease in volume or intensity, either literally or metaphorically.

Bleeding meaning with examples

• The hiker, after the fall, was bleeding profusely from a deep gash on his leg, requiring immediate medical attention. Emergency services quickly worked to staunch the bleeding and stabilize him for transport to the hospital. Without rapid intervention the hiker would have bled out. This instance of bleeding was a matter of life or death.
• The company's financial reports revealed a massive bleeding of funds due to fraudulent activities. Executives were concerned about the continued financial bleeding caused by the ongoing scandal. The board of directors was scrambling to implement new security protocols to stop the bleeding and protect investor assets. The losses had become unsustainable.
• The writer described her emotional state as bleeding after the intense breakup, pouring her feelings into poems. Her heart felt like it was bleeding after such a devastating loss. It was a deeply personal experience, her writing the only solace. The raw emotional experience helped with her healing.
• In a manufacturing plant, a machine's faulty valve caused a controlled bleeding of hydraulic fluid, necessitating immediate repairs. The slow bleeding of the machinery was contaminating the workspace, and was slowing production. The facility staff worked in a frantic fashion to secure the machinery. If it wasn't contained, the hydraulic fluid would have posed an environmental risk.