An action taken to halt a process.
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In older engines, the "choke" lever chokes off the air intake to the carburetor to help the engine start in cold weather. Figurative/General Usage Definition: To abruptly end a sound, voice, or action. An action taken to halt a process
A lifethreatening situation requiring immediate first aid like the Heimlich maneuver . It is often used to describe restricting financial
"Choke off" is a phrasal verb meaning to bring something to a sudden stop or end, similar to cutting off a supply or suppressing an action. It is often used to describe restricting financial growth, stopping a flow (like oil or water), or interrupting a person's speech or action.
"The central bank raised interest rates to choke off inflation."