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Meaning of the word choke in English

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choke

US /tʃoʊk/
UK /tʃoʊk/
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Verb

1.

have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air

Example:
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He started to choke on a piece of bread.
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The smoke made her cough and choke.
Synonym:
gagsuffocatestranglestifleasphyxiate
2.

prevent someone from breathing by constricting their throat

Example:
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The attacker tried to choke him.
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He was found dead, apparently having been choked.
Synonym:
stranglethrottlegarroteasphyxiate
3.

fail to perform effectively because of nervousness, especially in a sporting contest

Example:
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The team tends to choke under pressure in big games.
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He choked on the final putt and lost the tournament.
Synonym:
failcollapsecrackbucklefluffbotch

Noun

1.

a device for enriching the fuel-air mixture in a gasoline engine, used when starting from cold

Example:
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He pulled out the choke to start the old car.
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The mechanic adjusted the choke on the carburetor.
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