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occlude

/əˈkluːd/verb

उच्चारण अक्लूड

अवरुद्ध करना, बंद करना, रोकना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] technical

    to block or close an opening, a passage or a blood vessel so that nothing can pass through it

    अवरुद्ध करना, बंद करना, रोकना

    • A blood clot had occluded the artery.
    • Fat deposits can slowly occlude the blood vessels.

    Synonyms block obstruct clog close plug

    Opposite open unblock clear

  2. 2

    [T] technical

    to cover something so that it cannot be seen

    ढक देना, ओझल कर देना

    • The moon was partly occluded by clouds.

    Synonyms cover obscure hide conceal

    Opposite reveal uncover

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occlusion noun