Choke up
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊk ˈəp/
Choke up (verb)
- To become unable to speak clearly because of strong feelings, often sadness or emotion.
- To have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or air passage.
- To slow or stop something by causing a problem that prevents it from continuing smoothly.
Examples
- My voice choked up when I tried to speak.
- Her voice choked up during the speech.