choke off
verb
choked off; choking off; chokes off
: to bring to a stop or to an end as if by choking
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Shoppers and tourists would have fewer reasons to venture downtown to eat or shop, choking off spending and forcing layoffs at restaurants and retail stores.
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Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2023
After 18 months of war, Ukraine is still seeking ways big and small to choke off foreign funding to Russia — in part by shaming companies that continue to work in the country.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
Both commodities are natural by-products of mining other minerals, such as aluminum and zinc, so U.S. or other non-Chinese mining companies can easily get into the business of selling germanium and gallium if China seeks to choke off supply.
—Time, 20 July 2023
Some observers said the scrutiny was retaliation for U.S. attempts to choke off Chinese access to advanced technologies, including semiconductors, that have seen a slew of sanctions imposed on Chinese firms and entities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 May 2023
Its solar panels are likely covered with dust, choking off its power source and possibly preventing the rover from operating again, said Zhang Rongqiao, the mission’s chief designer.
—Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2023
Analysis: Defying China, US House leader and Taiwan president present a united front A Chinese blockade of Taiwan could choke off supplies coming into the island, including any military aid or other shipments from the United States or its partners.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
With an aggressive string of rate hikes last seen in the 1980s, the Fed aims to slash price hikes by slowing the economy and choking off demand.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2023
Popular at first among the young and extremely online, the TikTok dance challenge became a mainstream phenomenon during pandemic shutdowns, which choked off many other outlets for performance and social connection.
—Margaret Fuhrer, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
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Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2023
After 18 months of war, Ukraine is still seeking ways big and small to choke off foreign funding to Russia — in part by shaming companies that continue to work in the country.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
Both commodities are natural by-products of mining other minerals, such as aluminum and zinc, so U.S. or other non-Chinese mining companies can easily get into the business of selling germanium and gallium if China seeks to choke off supply.
—Time, 20 July 2023
Some observers said the scrutiny was retaliation for U.S. attempts to choke off Chinese access to advanced technologies, including semiconductors, that have seen a slew of sanctions imposed on Chinese firms and entities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 May 2023
Its solar panels are likely covered with dust, choking off its power source and possibly preventing the rover from operating again, said Zhang Rongqiao, the mission’s chief designer.
—Marcia Dunn, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2023
Analysis: Defying China, US House leader and Taiwan president present a united front A Chinese blockade of Taiwan could choke off supplies coming into the island, including any military aid or other shipments from the United States or its partners.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
With an aggressive string of rate hikes last seen in the 1980s, the Fed aims to slash price hikes by slowing the economy and choking off demand.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2023
Popular at first among the young and extremely online, the TikTok dance challenge became a mainstream phenomenon during pandemic shutdowns, which choked off many other outlets for performance and social connection.
—Margaret Fuhrer, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1818, in the meaning defined above
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