Choke-up Definition

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(intransitive) To (temporarily) lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.

Hearing that song always makes me choke up.
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To block up, to cause something to be blocked.
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To block, to block up (figuratively).

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(baseball, intransitive) To hold the bat higher (farther from the knob) than is normal.

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Choke-up Sentence Examples

  • Springs also rise in the district, and the problem is further complicated by the flood-water and solid matter brought down by the mountain torrents, which choke up the channels made.

  • Many people succumb to fear and choke up because they have never learned to deal with this verbal intimidation correctly.

  • Uncomfortable shoes, jackets that don't fit right, neckties that choke up on the neck - all of these will distract you from enjoying your dance.

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