drosseln
slow down · reduce · turn down
Etwas langsamer machen oder die Menge verringern, zum Beispiel die Geschwindigkeit oder den Durchfluss.
The German word "drosseln" is a verb that means "to throttle" or "to reduce". It is often used in contexts related to controlling or limiting the flow, such as in machinery or data transfer. The term can imply decreasing the performance or speed of something deliberately.
Similar words in German include "verringern" (to reduce), "senken" (to lower), and "begrenzen" (to limit).
The key difference is that "drosseln" usually carries a technical connotation and implies a controlled reduction, often linked to throttling mechanisms in engines or processes, while the other similar words can have broader, less specific applications in various contexts.
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Examples
Sie müssen das Tempo drosseln.verb
They must slow down the pace.
Man sollte die Geschwindigkeit drosseln.verb
One should reduce the speed.
Er hat angeboten, das Tempo ein wenig zu drosseln.verb
He offered to reduce the speed a little.
Nachts drosseln wir die Heizung.verb
At night, we turn down the heating.
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