Choke Off (Android)

A lifethreatening situation requiring immediate first aid like the Heimlich maneuver .

"The central bank raised interest rates to choke off inflation." choke off

It implies an intentional action to stop a trend from continuing too rapidly. Literal/Physical Context choke off

In older engines, the "choke" lever chokes off the air intake to the carburetor to help the engine start in cold weather. Figurative/General Usage Definition: To abruptly end a sound, voice, or action. choke off