occ
lude
Third Person
occludes
Present Participle
occluding
Past Tense
occluded
Past Participle
occluded
1
to hide or conceal by covering or obstructing
transitive
- The thick curtains were drawn to occlude the harsh sunlight.
- Fog began to occlude the mountain peaks, making them barely visible.
- Dust storms can occlude entire landscapes, reducing visibility.
- The dense vegetation occluded the entrance to the hidden cave.
- The landslide occluded the road, blocking access to the remote village.
2
to close up a vein, opening, or passage
transitive
- A buildup of ice can occlude the drain, causing water to overflow.
- He used a bandage to occlude the wound and stop the bleeding.
- Dust and dirt can occlude the filters in your air conditioning system, reducing its efficiency.
- During the storm, fallen branches occluded the road, making it impassable.
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