Meaning of the word choked in English

What does choked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

choked

US /tʃoʊkt/
UK /tʃəʊkt/

Verb

1.

to have difficulty breathing because something is blocking your throat

Example:
He choked on a piece of meat.
The smoke made me choke.
2.

to fail to perform effectively, especially at a critical moment

Example:
The team choked in the final minutes of the game.
He always chokes under pressure.