occlude

[US]/əˈkluːd/
[UK]/əˈkluːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition:
vt. To block up; close up; obstruct
vi. To come together in a position where surfaces are in contact; to bite together.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularoccludes
Past Tenseoccluded
Past Participleoccluded
Present Participleoccluding

Example Sentences

occlude light; occlude the flow of blood.

thick make-up can occlude the pores.

This means that the way in which denture teeth occlude must be seen dynamically, and not just as a static relationship when in maximum interdigitation.

The cloud occluded the sun, casting a shadow over the field.

Plaque buildup can occlude arteries and lead to heart problems.

The tall buildings occlude the view of the mountains from our office window.

Tumors can occlude blood vessels, disrupting normal blood flow.

The dense fog occluded visibility, making driving hazardous.

A cataract can occlude the lens of the eye, causing vision problems.

The tree branches occlude the streetlight, creating a shadowy path.

Dental plaque can occlude the gaps between teeth, leading to decay.

The political scandal occluded the candidate's chances of winning the election.

A clot can occlude a blood vessel, cutting off blood supply to tissues.

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