Choke ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Choke ( verb )

1. To become unable to breathe properly as a result of a constriction in the throat or windpipe.
2. To prevent from breathing properly.
3. To prevent from functioning properly by blocking or filling up.

Origin:

Old english cēocan, of germanic origin; related to dutch koken and german kochen "boil, cook".

Examples:

1. He choked on his food.
2. She choked on her laughter.
3. He choked on the smoke.
4. The plant was choked by weeds.
5. The engine choked and died.

(As a noun)

Choke ( noun )

1. To become unable to breathe properly as a result of a constriction in the throat or windpipe.
2. To prevent from breathing properly.
3. To prevent from functioning properly by blocking or filling up.

Origin:

Old english cēocan, of germanic origin; related to dutch koken and german kochen "boil, cook".

Examples:

1. He choked on his food.
2. She choked on her laughter.
3. He choked on the smoke.
4. The plant was choked by weeds.
5. The engine choked and died.