Choke Up (Verb)
Meaning
Obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The old tree roots began to choke up the sewer, causing backups into the streets.
- Years of smoking had begun to choke up his arteries with plaque.
- The air was thick with dust, making it hard to breathe and my throat started to choke up.
- The kudzu quickly grew and began to choke up the nearby waterway.
- Grease buildup had started to choke up the drain, slowing down the water flow significantly.