to occlude

Examples

• All

• During surgery, the cuff is inflated to a pressure sufficient to occlude arterial blood flow.

  Academic text (2002)

• Smoke hangs heavy in the air, occluding the area where Frost had stood.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Each incident was edited to occlude the match official's decision.

  Academic text (2007)

• Then, each frame was edited to occlude body parts of the opponent using dark green.

  Academic text (2005)

• Examination revealed that both discharging ears were occluded by granulation polyps.

  Academic text (2003)

• One massive thunderhead rose like a fist along the foothills, occluding the moonlight.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Formed in response to chemicals secreted by platelets, blood clots can occlude small vessels in the brain, leading to ischaemic stroke.

  Academic text (2012)

• The dentist used a special material to occlude the cavity and prevent further decay.

• The thick fog began to occlude the road, making it difficult for drivers to see.

Synonyms

B

to block

vsto occlude

∞ 3.0

To stop movement, access, or progress

is specifically about closing passages to stop air or fluid flow

S

to seal

vsto occlude

457 2.5

To close something tightly to stop air or water getting in

emphasizes preventing passage rather than making a tight airtight fit

O

to obstruct

vsto occlude

119 5.1

To block a path or view

centres on closing passages to stop air or fluid rather than general hindrance

J

to jam

vsto occlude

46 3.2

Push people or things together so they cannot move easily

refers to deliberate closing of passages to stop flow of air or fluid

B

to barricade

vsto occlude

42 4.8

To stop people from entering a place by putting up a barrier

is less about closing passages for fluids and more about stopping entry

C

to close off

vsto occlude

24 3.9

Stop people or vehicles from entering a place

focuses on blocking passages specifically to stop air or fluid

S

to seal in

vsto occlude

15 3.9

Close something tightly so air, water, or flavor cannot escape

uses blocking to stop flow but not necessarily to keep contents inside

C

to close up

vsto occlude

15 3.7

To bring the edges of something together so there is no gap

is the broader action of blocking a passage, not just joining edges

B

to block out

vsto occlude

14 3.0

To stop light, sound, or air from coming in

focuses on blocking passages for fluids or gases rather than light or sound

B

to block up

vsto occlude

4 3.8

To stop movement through a road, pipe, or path

refers to blocking passages to stop air or fluid movement

S

to seal off

vsto occlude

3 3.7

Close something tightly so nothing can get in or out

applies to passages but stresses simple closing against flow, not area security

S

to stop up

vsto occlude

1 4.6

Block a hole, pipe, or crack so nothing can pass through

describes blocking specifically to prevent air or fluid flow

C

to choke up

vsto occlude

1 5.8

To block a pipe or drain so water cannot pass through

is about stopping passage generally, not only pipes or tubes

O

to obturate

vsto occlude

• Specialized

9.9

To block an opening to stop liquid or gas passing through

is a general word for blocking passages preventing air or fluid

I

to inclose

vsto occlude

• Archaic

7.8

Surround something completely on all sides to shut it in

is narrower, focused on blocking passages rather than full enclosure

S

to shut in

vsto occlude

5.1

Surround something completely so it cannot get out or move

is more about enclosing than specifically stopping fluid or air flow

Antonyms

O

to open

∞ 1.0

To make something not closed so you can get in

How Blocked

to seal

457 2.5

to occlude

• Specialized

5 8.4

to obstruct

119 5.1

to block

∞ 3.0

to restrict

361 3.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology