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bleed off

UK
/ˈbliːd ɒf/
US
/ˈblid ɔf/

Translations

bleed offverb
bled off
Past Simple
bled off
Past Participle
bleeding off
Gerund
UK
/ˈbliːd ɒf/
US
/ˈblid ɔf/
purgerEn technique, pour relâcher progressivement une pression, de la vapeur ou de l’air d’un système.
The engineer had to bleed off excess steam from the boiler to prevent an explosion.
L'ingénieur a dû purger l'excès de vapeur de la chaudière pour éviter une explosion.
épuiserPour une perte lente et progressive de ressources, d’argent ou d’énergie.
The company was bleeding off funds due to the high cost of maintaining outdated equipment.
L'entreprise épuisait ses fonds à cause du coût élevé de la maintenance d'un équipement obsolète.
Synonyms
drain
release
discharge
vent
let out
draw off
exhaust
deplete

Definitions

bleed offverb
To gradually release or reduce pressure or energy from a system or container.
The engineer had to bleed off excess steam from the boiler to prevent an explosion.
To slowly lose or drain away a resource, such as money or energy.
The company was bleeding off funds due to the high cost of maintaining outdated equipment.
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