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1. (v.t.) occlude
to close, shut, or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.); block.
2. occlude
to shut in, out, or off.
3. occlude
(of certain metals and other solids) to incorporate (gases and other substances), as by absorption or adsorption.
4. (v.i.) occlude
to become occluded.
5. occlude
(of a tooth) to make contact with the surface of an opposing tooth when the jaws are closed.
6. occlude
to form an occluded front.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < L occlūdere to close up )
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1. (verb) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
block passage through
"obstruct the path"
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