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to experience difficulties when breathing because one's throat is blocked by something
to die or stop breathing
to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions
to feel too tight or squeezed, often causing discomfort from rubbing or pressing
to block the throat, hinder breathing and cause suffocation
to make the fuel mixture richer in a motor by reducing the amount of air that enters
to stop something from developing or growing by blocking or limiting it
to be prevented from continuing or developing
to block or fill a passage, making it unable to allow free movement or flow
to hold back or control strong feelings
to perform poorly or fail unexpectedly when winning or favored to win
What does "to choke" mean in gaming slang?
It is used to describe performing poorly or failing unexpectedly when winning or heavily favored to win, often in a high pressure moment such as a tournament final or a match point. Players typically say someone choked when they make simple mistakes, freeze up, or lose a seemingly guaranteed victory due to nerves or overconfidence. The term originated in traditional sports commentary decades ago, describing athletes who failed under pressure, and was adopted by competitive gaming communities during the rise of esports in the 2000s.
a device in a carburetor that restricts airflow to enrich the fuel-air mixture for starting a cold engine
What is a "choke"?
A choke is a part of a vehicle's carburetor that helps start the engine, especially in cold weather. It works by limiting the amount of air that enters the carburetor, which causes the engine to run with more fuel than usual. This makes it easier for the engine to start when it is cold. Once the engine warms up, the choke opens to allow more air in, helping the engine run properly. The choke is usually controlled by a lever or is automatic in modern vehicles.
a coil of wire with relatively low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to allow direct current or low‑frequency currents to pass while impeding or attenuating higher‑frequency alternating currents and interference
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