Throttle back Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To reduce speed or power, especially in a vehicle, machine, or in efforts. Also used figuratively to mean slowing down or easing off on something.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal; common in mechanical, driving, and figurative contexts (e.g., 'throttle back on spending'). Not the same as 'brake' (which means to stop); means to reduce intensity, not halt.

• Spanish: reducir la velocidad - disminuir la potencia (máquinas) - bajar el ritmo
• Portuguese (BR): reduzir a velocidade - diminuir a potência (máquinas) - desacelerar
• Portuguese (PT): reduzir a velocidade - diminuir a potência (máquinas) - abrandar
• Chinese (Simplified): 减速 - 降低动力
• Chinese (Traditional): 減速 - 降低動力
• Hindi: गति कम करना - शक्ति घटाना
• Arabic: تخفيض السرعة - تقليل القوة
• Bengali: গতি কমানো - শক্তি কমানো - ধীর করা
• Russian: сбавить обороты - снизить скорость - уменьшить напряжение
• Japanese: スロットルを戻す - ペースを落とす
• Vietnamese: giảm ga - giảm tốc độ - giảm cường độ
• Korean: 속도를 줄이다 - 힘을 빼다
• Turkish: hız kesmek - güç azaltmak
• Urdu: رفتار کم کرنا - شدت کم کرنا
• Indonesian: mengurangi kecepatan - mengurangi tenaga - memperlambat

Example Sentences

Please throttle back the engine when we reach the speed limit.

basic

The pilot had to throttle back during the descent.

basic

You should throttle back your efforts to avoid burnout.

basic

After the initial rush, the team decided to throttle back and regroup.

natural

Investors are urging the company to throttle back on risky projects.

natural

I realized I needed to throttle back when I started feeling overwhelmed.

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