Meaning

1. to drown (die or nearly die by staying underwater)
2. to choke (have something blocking one’s airway)
3. to drown (kill or try to kill someone by keeping them underwater)
4. to hold back (an expression or speech)
5. to choke (activate a vehicle’s choke valve)
6. to drink (an alcoholic beverage) heavily
7. to hold back; to contain (prevent from growing)