Occluding

To **occlude** means to shut off, close up, or block an opening, passage, or view. This can apply to physical barriers, such as a blood clot **occluding** an artery, or more abstract concepts like a mental block **occluding** a thought. The term emphasizes the complete or partial obstruction, hindering the flow, passage, or visibility of something. The resulting effect of **occluding** can vary, ranging from a complete cessation to a significant reduction in the passage or visibility of something. It is frequently used in medical and scientific contexts, but can also be applied in a metaphorical or figurative way. The impact of **occluding** something depends entirely on the thing being occluded and the context it is being done in.

Occluding meaning with examples

• A blood clot was rapidly occluding the artery, depriving the brain of vital oxygen and leading to the onset of a stroke. The medical team acted quickly to dissolve the clot and restore blood flow. The occluding thrombus became a pressing medical issue, leading to drastic action.
• Thick fog began occluding the road ahead, severely limiting visibility for the drivers, and traffic slowed to a crawl. The dense fog, partially occluding their vision, created hazardous conditions, leaving many cars stuck. The heavy fog occluding the road, meant they had to turn around.
• The heavy curtain occluding the sunlight allowed the room to become cool, creating the perfect environment for a nap. The dark curtain occluding the outside light gave the room a special dark appeal. The act of the curtain occluding light created a change.
• The lawyer's emotional outbursts were unintentionally occluding the jury's ability to analyze the logical arguments, and his client was starting to worry. His emotional outbursts were occluding the case with his distractions. He couldn't help occluding his case by his outbursts.
• The dense foliage occluding the view of the mountains created a great sense of mystery, leading the hikers to want to explore. It felt exciting, seeing the mountains occluding the scenery as they explored. The dense plants occluding their view created a sense of mystery.