1. past tense of choke; to have difficulty breathing due to blocked airway
2. past tense of choke; to have failed to perform well under pressure
Usage: informal
3. past tense of choke; to have blocked or obstructed something

1. feeling emotional and unable to speak clearly

Examples

• She choked on a piece of food during dinner.
• The team choked in the final minutes of the game.
• Leaves choked the storm drain after the windstorm.
• He was too choked with emotion to give his speech.
• The athlete choked under the pressure of the championship.
• Weeds choked the garden plants.
• She felt choked up watching the graduation ceremony.