to throttle
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7.5
- verb
- /ˈθrɑːtəl/
- For example, Facebook is saying that it throttles brand posts because they don't want newsfeeds to get spammy.
- throttle back
- throttle growth
- throttle traffic
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Watch on YouTubeRemember guys, a slower CPU that doesn't throttle is not slower than a faster one that does.
- Remember guys, a slower CPU that doesn't throttle is not slower than a faster one that does.
- So choke points refers to points in the supply chain where you can throttle who has access to what.
- Since on a modern device it's more a question of when it throttles as opposed to if it throttles.
- You need some sort of internal signal that we're safe, like throttle down here, we're going to move on.
- Because if, if the algorithms are changed, if your organic reach is throttled, fuck, they have a real problem on your hands.
- Taking these few simple steps, you can break the algorithm that throttles much of the content that people out there are hungry for and really neat.
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Others have said it depends on the area because AT&T only throttles the top 5% of their customers.
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We should throttle back, lay low, just do the things that government has to do.
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Internet Speed: Throttle your bandwidth, or have a second app clogging up your bandwidth.
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To begin, the engine needs to be throttled back as it expands fuel.
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But MS is currently throttling the update rollout to check for bugs.
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Solavei gives you 4 GB of data per month, and then you are throttled if you exceed that.
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The government decided to throttle spending to stabilize the economy during the crisis.
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To keep the project on schedule, the team had to throttle back some of their ambitious plans.
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By throttling their expansion, the company managed to improve their overall profits this quarter.
Synonyms
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2.1
To control how much or how often something happens
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3.1
Limit how much people can use or access something
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4.2
Keep someone or something within limits, for example in a small space
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3.7
To control the amount, speed, or way something happens
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3.5
To limit or control something to stop it getting worse
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5.6
To limit what someone can do or how they can act
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4.6
To keep someone or something under control, for example by limiting spending
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4.1
To limit the number or amount to a maximum
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6.3
To make something shorter or less than planned
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3.3
To control how fast you move or work
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3.7
Stop something from growing or spreading
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4.2
To use strict rules and punishments to stop bad or illegal actions
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4.1
Make something, like a taste, sound, or plan, less strong
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5.3
Take strong action to stop something bad or illegal
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4.3
To slow down an activity or stop it
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7.5
Stop someone from using their power or doing what they want
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7.2
To limit someone's freedom, power, or plans
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9.9
To limit someone's freedom or ability to act
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.3
A part that controls how much air and fuel go into an engine to change its speed or power
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Etymology
Throttle comes from the idea of a throat you can close to 'choke' something. So to throttle growth or access is to limit it, like squeezing its 'throat' to slow it down.