choke out English

Meaning choke out meaning

What does choke out mean?

choke out verb

— (transitive) To say (something) with difficulty, while or as if choking.

— (transitive) To prevent (something) from growing by overwhelming it or robbing it of nutrients.

— (transitive) To extinguish (fire) (by depriving it of oxygen or fuel).

— (transitive, figurative) To destroy (something) by depriving it of a vital resource.

— (transitive) To prevent (light) from passing through.