throttle

[US]/'θrɒt(ə)l/
[UK]/'θrɑtl/
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Translation

n. valve that regulates the flow; damper; throat
vt. restrict or control; suppress
vi. reduce speed or flow; breathe with difficulty

Phrases & Collocations

full throttle

engine throttle

throttle control

throttle response

throttle valve

at full throttle

hand throttle

Example Sentences

tried to throttle the press.

These government restrictions are going to throttle our trade.

the engines were at full throttle .

she was sorely tempted to throttle him.

High tariffs throttle trade between countries.

He drove the police car at full throttle and dashed at the gangsters.

The pilot got very low before he throttled back.

the revolution has throttled the free exchange of information and opinion.

The criminal throttled the watchman and robbed the bank.

When the lights go green, apply the throttle smoothly (don't stomp) and try to get away cleanly with as little wheelspin as possible.

Sacer Contactless Throttle Position Sensor, an own brand high quality TPS sensor, is designed and produced with advanced European technology by Sacer Ltd.

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