Choke off

verb

To stop something from happening gradually.

The government hopes to choke off inflation by increasing interest rates.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To stop something from happening gradually

Often appears as...

  • choke off supply
  • choke off demand
verb

To prevent someone from speaking or breathing by squeezing their throat.

The villain tried to choke off the hero using his bare hands.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To prevent someone from speaking or breathing by squeezing their throat

Often appears as...

  • choke off conversation
  • choke off air

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To inhibit or restrict the growth or development of something.

Weeds can choke off the growth of smaller plants if not removed.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To inhibit or restrict the growth or development of something

Often appears as...

  • choke off growth
  • choke off development
verb

To stop something from happening gradually.

The government hopes to choke off inflation by increasing interest rates.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To stop something from happening gradually

Often appears as...

  • choke off supply
  • choke off demand
verb

To prevent someone from speaking or breathing by squeezing their throat.

The villain tried to choke off the hero using his bare hands.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To prevent someone from speaking or breathing by squeezing their throat

Often appears as...

  • choke off conversation
  • choke off air

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To inhibit or restrict the growth or development of something.

Weeds can choke off the growth of smaller plants if not removed.
Visual representation of "choke off" - To inhibit or restrict the growth or development of something

Often appears as...

  • choke off growth
  • choke off development
Definition 1 of 3
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Economic Context

Often used when discussing measures to control economic issues like inflation.

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The central bank's strategy might choke off inflation quickly.
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Gradual Effect

Implies a slow process, not an immediate halt.

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Raising taxes could choke off consumer spending over time.
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Negative Implication

Often suggests prevention of potentially positive events.

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Overregulation might choke off entrepreneurial initiatives.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Economic Context

Often used when discussing measures to control economic issues like inflation.

Illustration for Economic Context
The central bank's strategy might choke off inflation quickly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gradual Effect

Implies a slow process, not an immediate halt.

Illustration for Gradual Effect
Raising taxes could choke off consumer spending over time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Implication

Often suggests prevention of potentially positive events.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Overregulation might choke off entrepreneurial initiatives.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Economic Context

Often used when discussing measures to control economic issues like inflation.

Illustration for Economic Context
The central bank's strategy might choke off inflation quickly.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gradual Effect

Implies a slow process, not an immediate halt.

Illustration for Gradual Effect
Raising taxes could choke off consumer spending over time.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Implication

Often suggests prevention of potentially positive events.

Illustration for Negative Implication
Overregulation might choke off entrepreneurial initiatives.
Visual representation of the word "Choke off"

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