1. The process of losing blood.

   1. The bleeding wouldn't stop, so we went to the hospital. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. After the accident, the paramedics worked quickly to stop the bleeding. [ UK ] [ US ]

1. Present participle of bleed: Emitting blood.

   1. My finger is bleeding after I cut it with a knife. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. The boxer was bleeding from a cut above his eye during the fight. [ UK ] [ US ]

2. To emit blood.

   1. He started bleeding after he fell off his bike. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. If the wound continues bleeding, you should seek medical attention. [ UK ] [ US ]

3. To lose a liquid.

   1. The radiator is bleeding coolant onto the garage floor. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. If you don't tighten the valve, the system will continue bleeding pressure. [ UK ] [ US ]

4. To extract liquid or gas.

   1. We need to bleed the brakes to remove the air bubbles. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. They are bleeding the excess gas from the container. [ UK ] [ US ]

5. To feel strong emotions.

   1. My heart is bleeding for all those affected by the disaster. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. She was bleeding inside after the loss of her dog. [ UK ] [ US ]

6. To spread color.

   1. The red dye is bleeding into the white fabric. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. The ink was bleeding, making it difficult to read the document. [ UK ] [ US ]

1. Emitting blood.

   1. He had a bleeding wound on his arm after the fall. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. The doctor cleaned the bleeding cut and applied a bandage carefully. [ UK ] [ US ]

2. Giving or expressing deep emotion.

   1. The bleeding heart liberals always help those in need. [ UK ] [ US ]
   2. He has a bleeding heart, always wanting to help every sad person. [ UK ] [ US ]