"Choke off" is a phrasal verb meaning to bring something to a sudden stop or end, similar to cutting off a supply or suppressing an action. It is often used to describe restricting financial growth, stopping a flow (like oil or water), or interrupting a person's speech or action. choke off

To stifle, restrict, or control the rate of economic activity, such as growth, investment, or inflation. "Choke off" is a phrasal verb meaning to

An action taken to halt a process.