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occlude

/əˈkluːd/

oc · clude ə · ˈkluːd

English Definition

v. to block or stop up something

中文释义

堵塞，封闭

Significado en Español

oclusar, obstruir

한국어 뜻

막다, 차단하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

bịt kín, tắc nghẽn

Example Sentence

The artillery shells occlude the pathway, preventing the troops from advancing.

炮弹堵塞了道路，阻止了部队前进。

Synonyms

block obstruct shut close

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

oc-(towards)+clude(close)→ to block, occlude.

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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Thick fatty deposits can slowly ______ the flow of blood in an artery.

A widen
B open
C clear
D occlude

Show answer

D — occlude. “occlude” means v. to block or stop up something

Common questions about “occlude”

What does “occlude” mean?

occlude — v. to block or stop up something. In Chinese: 堵塞，封闭.

How do you pronounce “occlude”?

occlude is pronounced /əˈkluːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: oc · clude.

How do you use “occlude” in a sentence?

The artillery shells occlude the pathway, preventing the troops from advancing. (炮弹堵塞了道路，阻止了部队前进。)

What are synonyms for “occlude”?

block, obstruct, shut, close — all close in meaning to occlude (v. to block or stop up something).

Is “occlude” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. occlude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “occlude”?

oc-(towards)+clude(close)→ to block, occlude.

Progress / 学习进度

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66% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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