choke (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃəʊk/
Definition
To stop breathing because something is blocking your throat, or to make someone stop breathing in this way.
Examples
The baby started to choke on his toy.
He choked on a piece of bread.
Be careful not to choke on the small seeds.
How to Use choke
- choke on (prepositional phrase)
- To stop breathing because something is in your throat. — "He choked on a piece of candy."
- choke up (phrasal verb)
- To become unable to speak because you are emotional. — "She choked up during her wedding vows."
- choke back (phrasal verb)
- To try to stop yourself from crying or speaking because you are emotional. — "He choked back his laughter."
- choke off (phrasal verb)
- To stop something from happening or developing. — "The government choked off the protest."
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