1. to block or close off a passage, opening, or view
2. to shut or close something completely
3. to come together with the opposing teeth fitting properly
Usage: dental/medical

Examples

• The fallen tree occludes the hiking trail completely.
• Dense fog occludes the mountain peaks from view.
• A blood clot occludes the artery, preventing normal circulation.
• The dentist checked how the patient’s bite occludes.
• Heavy curtains occlude most of the sunlight from entering the room.
• Scar tissue occludes the narrow passage in his throat.
• The valve occludes the pipe when turned clockwise.