Pronunciation: /əˈkluːd/
noun an obstruction or blockage
A1 The occlude in the pipe caused a blockage.
A2 The dentist used a special tool to remove the occlude from the patient's tooth.
B1 The occlude in the blood vessel was causing circulation problems.
B2 The surgeon had to carefully remove the occlude to restore proper blood flow.
C1 The occlude in the airway required immediate intervention to prevent suffocation.
C2 The scientists studied the occlude in the atmosphere to understand its impact on climate change.
verb to obstruct or block
A1 The curtains occlude the sunlight from entering the room.
A2 Plaque buildup can occlude the arteries and lead to heart problems.
B1 The dense fog occluded our view of the mountains.
B2 The large building occludes the view of the sunset from our apartment.
C1 The political scandal threatened to occlude the candidate's chances of winning the election.
C2 The complex legal jargon can occlude the true meaning of the contract.
formal The dentist explained how the food particles can occlude the small spaces between teeth.
informal Make sure to brush your teeth properly to prevent any food from occluding your teeth.
slang I hate when popcorn kernels occlude my teeth!
figurative His stubbornness occludes him from seeing the truth.
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