Throttle down

verb

To slow down or decrease something.

He throttled down the engine as they approached the dock.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To slow down or decrease something

Often appears as...

  • throttle down the engine
  • throttle down the speed
verb

To reduce activity or remove unnecessary aspects.

The company decided to throttle down on their marketing efforts as they were not yielding the desired results.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To reduce activity or remove unnecessary aspects

Often appears as...

  • throttle down on spending
  • throttle down on marketing

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To limit the amount of bandwidth an Internet user can use.

The Internet Service Provider may throttle down your connection if you exceed your data limit.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To limit the amount of bandwidth an Internet user can use

Often appears as...

  • throttle down internet speed
  • throttle down connection

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

verb

To slow down or decrease something.

He throttled down the engine as they approached the dock.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To slow down or decrease something

Often appears as...

  • throttle down the engine
  • throttle down the speed
verb

To reduce activity or remove unnecessary aspects.

The company decided to throttle down on their marketing efforts as they were not yielding the desired results.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To reduce activity or remove unnecessary aspects

Often appears as...

  • throttle down on spending
  • throttle down on marketing

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To limit the amount of bandwidth an Internet user can use.

The Internet Service Provider may throttle down your connection if you exceed your data limit.
Visual representation of "throttle down" - To limit the amount of bandwidth an Internet user can use

Often appears as...

  • throttle down internet speed
  • throttle down connection

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "throttle down"
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Physical Action

Often used when referring to actual physical controls, like levers or pedals.

Illustration for Physical Action
The pilot throttled down the aircraft as it came in for a landing.
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Gradual Decrease

Use 'throttle down' to imply a smooth, controlled reduction, not a sudden stop.

Illustration for Gradual Decrease
You should gradually throttle down your pace to avoid injury.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Often used when referring to actual physical controls, like levers or pedals.

Illustration for Physical Action
The pilot throttled down the aircraft as it came in for a landing.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Gradual Decrease

Use 'throttle down' to imply a smooth, controlled reduction, not a sudden stop.

Illustration for Gradual Decrease
You should gradually throttle down your pace to avoid injury.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Often used when referring to actual physical controls, like levers or pedals.

Illustration for Physical Action
The pilot throttled down the aircraft as it came in for a landing.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Gradual Decrease

Use 'throttle down' to imply a smooth, controlled reduction, not a sudden stop.

Illustration for Gradual Decrease
You should gradually throttle down your pace to avoid injury.
Visual representation of the word "Throttle down"

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