"Throttles" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To reduce the speed or action of something, often in a restrictive or controlling way.
Example: The government throttles the flow of information to the public.
Synonyms: restrains, restricts, checks, slows, curtails.
A large crowd of people, often pressing against each other, typically in a hurry or in an attempt to get somewhere quickly.
A throstle is an old-fashioned word for a skylark or a song thrush, a type of bird known for its melodious singing voice.
A control or device for regulating the speed of a motor or engine, typically by restricting the flow of fuel (in an internal combustion engine) or of fuel and air (in an external combustion engine); a gas pedal.
The word "throttled" can be defined in several ways depending on context:<br><br> (of a mechanism, someone, or something) to reduce the flow or supply of power, fuel, or air, often in order to control speed, prevent overheating, or conserve resources.<br> (violent or premature) to choke or strangulate (someone), usually in a rage or passion.<br><br>In modern usage, it is more commonly used in the context of technology:<br><br> To throttle means to impose a limit or restriction on speed, data transmission, or bandwidth, usually to prevent overload or to save resources.
Throttling is the act of imposing physical or mental restraint on someone or controlling a flow rate to limit or slow something down. It can also refer to a person who commits this act.
Throughflow refers to the state or condition of continuous flow or passage, especially of a fluid, air, or energy through a system or a part of it. It can also imply a continuous process or motion. <br><br>Examples:<br><br> The throughflow of water through the pipes in the factory was controlled by a valve.<br> The throughflow of air through the ventilation system kept the room cool and comfortable.<br><br>In some contexts, throughflow can also imply the overall quantity or volume of flow or passage.
Used to indicate that something continues to be the case throughout a period of time or a particular process.