Definition of Throttle
Throttle
Throt·tle
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To control or restrict the flow of something, especially to slow or stop it.
e.g. The engineer had to throttle back the engine to avoid overheating.
(verb)
to decrease the flow of (something, such as steam or fuel to an engine) through a valve;
e.g. He had to throttle the engine in order to work under the hood of his car.
(verb)
to limit or reduce (of bandwidth for internet);
e.g. She called to complain after the company decided to throttle her internet.
(noun)
a valve for regulating the supply of a fluid (such as steam) to an engine, or the lever to do such;
e.g. His hand slipped on the throttle and pressed the emergency evacuation button.
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