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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.
02
to close up a vein, opening, or passage
Transitive: to occlude an opening or passage
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
occlude
3rd person singular
occludes
Past simple
occluded
Past participle
occluded
Examples
A buildup of ice can occlude the drain, causing water to overflow.
Lexical Tree
occluded
occlusion
occlusive
occlude
