occluding Definition
- 1to stop something from being seen or heard by covering or blocking it
- 2to close or block a passage
Using occluding: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "occluding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The clouds were occluding the sun.
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He was trying to speak, but his emotions were occluding his voice.
Example
The dentist will use a rubber dam to occlude the tooth during the procedure.
occluding Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with occluding
Example
The nurse applied an occlusive dressing to the patient's wound.
a treatment that involves blocking or closing off a blood vessel or other passage in the body
Example
The doctor recommended occlusive therapy to treat the patient's varicose veins.
a condition in which a blood vessel or other passage in the body becomes blocked or narrowed
Example
The patient was diagnosed with occlusive disease in his leg arteries.
Summary: occluding in Brief
The verb 'occluding' [uh-kloo-ding] means to block or cover something, preventing it from being seen or heard. It can also refer to closing or blocking a passage, as in 'The dentist will use a rubber dam to occlude the tooth during the procedure.' Other phrases include 'occlusive dressing,' 'occlusive therapy,' and 'occlusive disease.'
