godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
block; obstruct; interrupt; cut off
Broadly used for physically blocking passage, view, light, sound, or signals, as well as interrupting speech or actions.
高いビルが景色を遮っている。
A tall building is blocking the view.
He raised his hand and cut off my words.
カーテンで日光を遮る。
I block the sunlight with a curtain.