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.
It implies an intentional action to stop a trend from continuing too rapidly. Literal/Physical Context choke off
A lifethreatening situation requiring immediate first aid like the Heimlich maneuver . In older engines, the "choke" lever chokes off
"Choke off" is a phrasal verb meaning to bring something to a sudden stop or end, similar to cutting off a supply or suppressing an action. It is often used to describe restricting financial growth, stopping a flow (like oil or water), or interrupting a person's speech or action. In older engines