slow down or limit how much is happening

throttle

verb|/ˈθrɑt.əl/

To reduce the speed, rate, or flow of something

Examples

In a meeting

We need to throttle our spending until the new budget is approved.

Over coffee

I'm trying to throttle my coffee intake to just two cups a day.

Why this word

limit

Throttle implies dynamic control with adjustable rates, not just a fixed boundary

slow

Throttle suggests controlled regulation of flow or speed, not just reduction

restrict

Throttle indicates active management of throughput, not passive restriction

Usage tip

Works well for discussing controlled reduction of pace, consumption, or output

Etymology

Middle English 'throttle' (throat), extended to mean restricting flow like constricting a throat

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