Throttling

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɑtəlɪŋ/

Definitions of throttling

noun the action of choking or strangling someone

Example Sentences

A1 Throttling is when something is restricted or slowed down.

A2 Internet service providers sometimes use throttling to control data usage.

B1 Throttling of the engine can help save fuel during long drives.

B2 The company implemented throttling to prevent server overload during peak hours.

C1 Throttling of the bandwidth can affect the speed and performance of the network.

C2 The government was accused of throttling freedom of speech by censoring the media.

verb to strangle or choke someone

Example Sentences

A1 The man was throttling the engine of his car to make it go faster.

A2 She was throttling the balloon pump to inflate the balloons.

B1 The internet service provider was accused of throttling the connection speed for certain users.

B2 The government was accused of throttling free speech by censoring the media.

C1 The company was found guilty of throttling competition by engaging in anti-competitive practices.

C2 The dictator was known for throttling dissent by silencing opposition voices.

Examples of throttling in a Sentence

formal The network provider implemented throttling to manage bandwidth usage during peak hours.

informal My internet speed is so slow, I think they're throttling it.

slang They're throttling the connection again, I can't even load a webpage.

figurative His emotions were like a throttling grip, suffocating any joy or happiness.

Grammatical Forms of throttling

past tense

throttled

plural

throttlings

comparative

more throttling

superlative

most throttling

present tense

throttle

future tense

will throttle

perfect tense

have throttled

continuous tense

is throttling

singular

throttling

positive degree

throttle

infinitive

to throttle

gerund

throttling

participle

throttling

Origin and Evolution of throttling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'throttling' originated from the Middle English word 'throtelen' which means to strangle or choke.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'throttling' has come to be commonly used in the context of restricting or limiting something, such as the flow of a liquid or the speed of a vehicle.