To block or close up an opening or passage.
He tried to open the door, but something heavy from the other side seemed to occlude it. No matter how hard he pushed, it would not move at all. The blocked door made him feel trapped and a little scared, unable to see or get past whatever was stopping him.
The thick fog rolled in, starting to occlude the distant lights. Soon, the world outside the window was completely blocked off, hidden from view. He felt a pang of unease as the familiar road disappeared.
The smoke from the wildfire began to occlude the mountain view, turning the bright blue sky into a murky gray. Sarah squinted, her lungs feeling heavy, as the thick haze slowly blocked out any trace of the landscape beyond her window.
Yesterday, I tried to eat the world’s biggest pizza, but a cheese bubble decided to occlude the entire bite. Suddenly, I couldn’t see the pepperoni, the sauce, or even my own dignity—everything was blocked off by that stretchy mozzarella, and my hunger was concealed behind an epic cheese wall.
My cat, Bartholomew, loves to nap. He once tried to occlude the TV screen with his fluffy tail, thinking it was a giant, warm sunbeam. He was very surprised when the cartoons didn't stop.
The thick fog began to occlude the view of the mountains, making it impossible to see beyond a few feet in front of us. The dense clouds seemed to swallow up everything in their path, creating a sense of isolation and mystery.
The heavy curtains occluded the sunlight, casting a dim and cozy glow upon the living room. The thick fabric prevented any light from penetrating, creating a sense of seclusion and privacy. As the evening wore on, the curtains remained drawn, occluding the outside world and allowing the occupants to immerse themselves in their own intimate space.
The darkness of the abandoned tunnel seemed to swallow everything in its path. Shadows clung to the walls, threatening to occlude any sense of hope or escape. As I stumbled forward, the musty air grew thicker, suffocating me with its oppressive weight. Suddenly, a low growl echoed from the depths of the tunnel, sending a shiver down my spine. I felt a cold dread begin to occlude my thoughts as I realized I was not alone in this forsaken place. The sound of heavy footsteps drew nearer, and I knew that whatever lurked in the darkness was coming for me.
As darkness descended, the thick, suffocating smoke occluded the exits, leaving us trapped within the burning inferno. Panic surged through our veins as our lungs burned for air, each breath a piercing agony. The flames licked at our heels, their relentless dance casting grotesque shadows that danced on the walls, occluding our path to safety.
In the dark forest, a thick canopy of leaves occlude the sunlight, casting shadows over the moss-covered ground. As the young adventurer walked deeper into the woods, the trees seemed to grow taller and denser, their branches intertwining to form a barrier that blocked out the sky. The path ahead was nearly invisible, hidden by the dense foliage that seemed to intentionally occlude any signs of civilization. Despite the obstacles in her way, the adventurer pressed on, determined to uncover the mysteries that lay hidden within the shadows of the ancient forest.
During the operation, the surgeon worried that a blood clot might occlude the artery and prevent blood from reaching the patient's leg. He worked carefully because even a small mistake could completely block off the vessel and endanger the tissue below.
The thick fog began to occlude the distant lights, swallowing the familiar path home. A knot of anxiety tightened as the mist continued to build, hiding everything, making the simple walk a disorienting struggle.
The massive scar tissue began to occlude Michael's airway, making each breath a desperate struggle. He gasped, feeling the tightness constrict his throat, understanding now how something unseen could slowly and mercilessly shut down his ability to simply breathe.
During the family’s annual pancake breakfast, Uncle Jerry attempted to impress everyone by flipping a stack twice his height, only to have one rogue pancake land perfectly atop Grandpa's coffee cup and occlude it completely. For the next five minutes, Grandpa sipped in confusion, certain the coffee had mysteriously evaporated.
The overly enthusiastic chef's ambitious soufflé, meant to reach celestial heights, instead managed to occlude the kitchen's entire ventilation system with a cloud of eggy, cheesy vapor. Diners initially thought it a daring new aromatic experience, until the smoke detectors began their plaintive lament.
As the debris began to occlude the exit, panic simmered among the trapped passengers. Anxiety surged as they realized the fallen beams would completely block off their escape route. Every instinct told them that time was running out if the barricade managed to occlude the last sliver of light.
The thick fog began to occlude the coastal village, its relentless press obscuring the lighthouse beam and silencing the usual raucous cries of the gulls. A palpable sense of unease settled as familiar shapes vanished, leaving the inhabitants feeling isolated and vulnerable.
The dense fog began to occlude the mountain pass, transforming the landscape into a spectral gray void. Visibility dropped rapidly, and the hikers huddled closer, their path forward shrinking with each passing moment of obscurity.
During the grand gala, Lady Petunia’s ostentatious feathered hat managed to occlude not only the chandelier’s brilliant luminescence but also the exasperated expressions of fellow guests, who were surreptitiously jockeying for a vantage point that didn’t involve obstructed views or imminent avian-related peril.
Barnaby, a pug with an unshakeable conviction, attempted to occlude the sun with a strategically placed pug-shaped cloud of flatulence. His prodigious effort did not, however, occlude the blinding glare, but it did spectacularly occlude any remaining olfactory dignity in the immediate vicinity.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.