throttle in Czech

A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.

(transitive) To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).

(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.