Occlude – To close up or block off

To remember the definition of the word occlude, use the following mnemonic:

A clued-up (occlude) lorry driver knew the way ahead was blocked off.

Examples of occlude in a sentence

The police have closed the road to occlude the crime scene from the public.

Since I hate people looking in my home, I use blinds to occlude my windows.

She hoped the clouds weren't going to occlude the sun and ruin her picnic!