choke

US /tʃoʊk/

UK /tʃəʊk/

B2

verb

  • To cause someone not to breathe
  • To be unable to breath due to a blockage
  • To fail to perform well, due to stress

other

  • To block the windpipe, making it difficult to breathe.
  • To suppress or restrain.
  • To stop breathing because something is blocking your throat
  • To restrain or suppress

other

  • To have difficulty breathing because of something blocking the windpipe.
  • To fail to perform well due to nervousness or pressure.
  • To fail to perform well because of anxiety

noun

  • A valve in the carburetor of an engine that controls the amount of air entering the engine.
  • A valve in the carburetor of an engine that controls the amount of air entering the engine