Pronunciation: /ˈθrɑtəlɪŋ/
noun the action of choking or strangling someone
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
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.
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.
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