Stop the bleeding Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɫidɪŋ
STOP-thuh-BLEE-ding
stˈɒp/ /ðə, ði/ /blˈiːdɪŋ
stop-thuh-BLEE-ding
Definition
To make blood stop coming out of a wound. It can also be used figuratively to mean stopping a loss or damage in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in first aid or medical contexts, but also figuratively in business or sports to mean stopping a negative trend. Common combinations: 'pressure to stop the bleeding', 'trying to stop the bleeding'. Not literal outside medical context.
Spanish: detener el sangrado - parar el sangradoPortuguese (BR): parar o sangramento - estancar o sangramentoPortuguese (PT): parar o sangramento - estancar o sangramentoChinese (Simplified): 止血Chinese (Traditional): 止血Hindi: खून बहना रोकनाArabic: إيقاف النزيفBengali: রক্তপাত বন্ধ করাRussian: остановить кровотечениеJapanese: 止血するVietnamese: cầm máuKorean: 출혈을 멈추다Turkish: kanamayı durdurmakUrdu: خون بہنا روکناIndonesian: menghentikan pendarahan
Example Sentences
Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
basic
We need a bandage to stop the bleeding.
basic
Did you manage to stop the bleeding?
basic
The company's new plan is meant to stop the bleeding after months of losses.
natural
We called for help right away to stop the bleeding before it got worse.
natural
Coach made a quick timeout to stop the bleeding after three goals in a row.
natural