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It is important to distinguish this from the physical emergency of (foreign-body airway obstruction), which occurs when an object or food blocks the airway and stops breathing.
"Choke off" is a phrasal verb meaning to bring something to a sudden stop or end, similar to cutting off a supply or suppressing an action. It is often used to describe restricting financial growth, stopping a flow (like oil or water), or interrupting a person's speech or action. choke off
"The central bank raised interest rates to choke off inflation."
An action taken to halt a process.
"Her screams were suddenly choked off ," or "The new regulations choked off the supply of new talent". Related Concept: Choking vs. "Choke Off"
To stop a flow or supply, such as gas, water, or air. Example: "A kink in the hose choked off the water supply." This is for informational purposes only
To stifle, restrict, or control the rate of economic activity, such as growth, investment, or inflation.