occlude — to block or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.); to shut out or exclude
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to block or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.); to shut out or exclude
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkluːd/
Korean meaning: 막다, 차단하다, 폐색시키다
Korean pronunciation: 어**클**루드
Example Sentences
- The dentist told me my wisdom teeth were occluding properly for the first time in years.
- My cat somehow managed to occlude the entire bathroom door with his chunky body.
- The fallen tree occluded the hiking trail, forcing us to take a detour.
occlude
VERB//əˈkluːd//
to block or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.); to shut out or exclude
A fallen tree occludes the mountain trail blocking hikers completely
When doors occlude, they both exclude and include!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occludere', composed of 'ob-' (towards, against) and 'claudere' (to close or shut). The word entered English in the late 16th century.
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📝Examples
“The dentist told me my wisdom teeth were occluding properly for the first time in years.”
“My cat somehow managed to occlude the entire bathroom door with his chunky body.”
“The fallen tree occluded the hiking trail, forcing us to take a detour.”
“His enormous umbrella occluded my view of the movie screen at the outdoor cinema.”
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