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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word choke as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to choke a flower, a carburetor, a shotgun, or a gasoline engine.
noun. the act or sound of choking. a mechanism by which the air supply to the carburetor of an internal-combustion engine can be diminished or stopped. Machinery. any mechanism that, by blocking a passage, regulates the flow of air, gas, etc. Electricity. choke coil. a narrowed part, as in a chokebore.
Learn the definition, pronunciation and examples of the verb and noun choke, which means to stop breathing or to fail to do something. Find out how to use choke in different contexts and expressions.
Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the verb choke, which can mean to be unable to breathe, speak or succeed. See pictures, synonyms and phrasal verbs with choke.
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1 choke /ˈtʃoʊk/ verb
chokes; choked; choking
1 choke
/ˈtʃoʊk/
verb
[phrasal verb]
◊ If you are choking back tears, rage, anger, etc., you are finding it very hard not to cry or express emotion.
•He was choking back tears as he talked about his late wife.
•She struggled to choke back her anger as she listened to their criticisms.
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choke down (something) or choke (something) down informal
: to eat (something) with difficulty or without enjoyment
•The meal was overcooked, but I managed to choke down a few bites.
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choke off (something) also choke (something) off
: to make (something) smaller, weaker, or less powerful : to cause (something) to slow down or stop
•Rising interest rates may choke off consumer spending.
•Attempts have been made to choke off debate on the issue.
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choke (something) out or choke out (something)
: to say (something) with difficulty because of strong emotion
•She tearfully choked out an apology.
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◊ If you choke up or get/become (all) choked up, you are almost crying and have trouble talking because of strong emotion.
•He chokes up whenever he tries to talk about the accident.
•She got all choked up when she saw her daughter in her wedding dress.
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When you choke, you are suddenly unable to breathe, often because something is stuck in your throat. Your dad's rude joke might make you gasp and choke on your grilled cheese sandwich. You might choke in a smoky room, or choke on a grape that's lodged halfway down your throat.
