English · Phrasal verb Attested

throttle down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To reduce power to (an engine), reduce speed

Where it’s used: Used American English

Therefore, before declutching, throttle down your engine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To suppress (an emotion)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “throttle down” mean?

To reduce power to (an engine), reduce speed

Is “throttle down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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