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to occlude
01
to hide or conceal by covering or obstructing
Transitive: to occlude sth
Examples
The thick curtains were drawn to occlude the harsh sunlight.
Fog began to occlude the mountain peaks, making them barely visible.
02
to close up a vein, opening, or passage
Transitive: to occlude an opening or passage
Examples
A buildup of ice can occlude the drain, causing water to overflow.
He used a bandage to occlude the wound and stop the bleeding.
Lexical Tree
occluded
occlusion
occlusive
occlude
