throttle

[ˈθrɒtl]

throttle Definition

• 1. a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine
• 2. to choke or strangle someone
• 3. to control or limit something

Using throttle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "throttle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He adjusted the throttle to increase the speed of the boat.

• Example

  The government is trying to throttle the spread of misinformation.

• Example

  The attacker tried to throttle his victim with a rope.

• Example

  The company is throttling internet speeds for certain users.

throttle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for throttle

• constrict
• limit
• restrict
• choke
• strangle

Antonyms for throttle

• release
• unleash
• liberate

Phrases with throttle

• at full throttle

  at maximum speed or effort

  Example

  The car was going at full throttle down the highway.

• throttle back

  to reduce the speed or intensity of something

  Example

  The pilot had to throttle back the engines to avoid turbulence.

• throttle up

  to increase the speed or intensity of something

  Example

  The team decided to throttle up their marketing efforts to reach more customers.

Origins of throttle

from Middle English 'throtel', meaning 'throat'

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Summary: throttle in Brief

The term 'throttle' [ˈθrɒtl] refers to a device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine. It can also mean to choke or strangle someone, or to control or limit something. Examples include adjusting the throttle to increase the speed of a boat, or throttling internet speeds for certain users. Phrases like 'at full throttle' and 'throttle back' denote maximum speed or effort and reducing the speed or intensity of something, respectively.