throttle
US /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
1.
throttle, katup gas
a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine
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He pushed the throttle forward to increase speed.
Dia mendorong throttle ke depan untuk menambah kecepatan.
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The mechanic adjusted the engine's throttle.
Mekanik menyesuaikan throttle mesin.
1.
mencekik, membatasi
to choke or strangle (someone)
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The attacker tried to throttle his victim.
Penyerang mencoba mencekik korbannya.
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He felt like the tight collar was throttling him.
Dia merasa kerah yang ketat itu mencekiknya.
2.
membatasi, mengurangi
to control or limit something, especially a flow or rate
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The government tried to throttle the flow of information.
Pemerintah mencoba membatasi aliran informasi.
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The company decided to throttle production due to low demand.
Perusahaan memutuskan untuk membatasi produksi karena permintaan yang rendah.