Chokehold
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊkˌhoʊld/
Chokehold (noun)
- A strong hold around someone's neck that can make it hard for them to breathe.
- A situation where someone has complete control over another person or situation.
Examples
- The wrestler applied a chokehold to his opponent during the match.
- The new policy put a chokehold on the company's growth.
Common collocations: apply a chokehold, escape a chokehold, maintain a chokehold, break a chokehold