1. past tense of throttle; to choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat
2. past tense of throttle; to control or limit the flow, speed, or power of something
Usage: often used with engines or mechanical systems
3. past tense of throttle; to suppress or restrain something forcefully

Examples

• The mechanic throttled the engine to reduce its speed.
• Internet service was throttled during peak hours.
• The government throttled free speech during the crisis.
• She throttled back the motorcycle as she approached the curve.
• The company throttled production to meet safety standards.
• Network speeds were throttled after exceeding the data limit.