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stanch

verb

/stɑːntʃ/

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

stanch the flow

stop, stem, halt, check, control

allow, continue, release

stanch the bleeding, stanch the wound, stanch the flow, stanch losses

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business

to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions