Meaning & Definition of word "Choking"

Choking

/ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/

1. The act of choking or the condition of being unable to breathe due to an obstruction.
- Example: The choking he experienced during the meal required immediate attention.

1. Present participle of choke; to obstruct the throat or airway, preventing breathing.
- Example: He was choking on a piece of food that got stuck in his throat.
2. To suppress or block something, such as emotions or reactions.
- Example: She felt tears choking her voice as she spoke.
3. To hinder progress or success by overwhelming or overwhelming factors.
- Example: The budget cuts are choking the growth of the small business.

Derives from Middle English 'choken', from the Old English 'cacan', meaning 'to choke, suffocate'.

choking hazard:

An object that is small enough to be swallowed and poses a risk of choking to a young child.

choke up:

To be overcome with emotion or unable to speak.

choke someone off:

To interrupt someone by cutting them off in a conversation.

suffocation:

The condition of being deprived of air.

strangle:

To kill by squeezing the throat.

asphyxiation:

The state of being deprived of oxygen.

Meaning: To perform poorly in a critical situation.

Example Sentence: He really choked when it was his turn to present.

Meaning: To experience a situation where one fails due to pressure.

Example Sentence: I choked under the pressure during the final exam.