Main Entry: oc·clude

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈklüd, ä-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): oc·clud·ed; oc·clud·ing

transitive verb

1 : to close up or block off : obstruct <a thrombus occluding a coronary artery>
2 : to bring (upper and lower teeth) into occlusion
3 : to take in and retain (a substance) in the interior rather than on an external surface : sorb <proteins in precipitating may occlude alcohol>

intransitive verb

1 : to come into contact with cusps of the opposing teeth fitting together <his teeth do not occlude properly>
2 : to become occluded