Definition of stranglehold

strangleholdnoun

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/ˈstræŋɡlhəʊld//ˈstræŋɡlhəʊld/

"Stranglehold" is a relatively modern term, first appearing in the late 19th century. It combines the words "strangle" and "hold" which both describe the act of forceful constriction. The "hold" part refers to a physical grip, while "strangle" implies choking or suffocating. Therefore, a "stranglehold" refers to a grip so tight that it restricts movement and potentially threatens survival, similar to being strangled. The term's early uses focused on physical wrestling and fighting, but it quickly expanded to encompass figurative situations where someone or something is tightly controlled or dominated.

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a strong hold around somebody’s neck that makes it difficult for them to breathe

một cái ôm mạnh quanh cổ ai đó khiến họ khó thở

Example:
  • Both arms were around his neck in a stranglehold.

    Hai cánh tay vòng qua cổ anh như một cái siết cổ.

complete control over something that makes it impossible for it to grow or develop well

kiểm soát hoàn toàn thứ gì đó khiến nó không thể tăng trưởng hoặc phát triển tốt

Example:
  • The company now had a stranglehold on the market.

    Công ty hiện đã có chỗ đứng vững chắc trên thị trường.

  • attempts to break the US stranglehold on the industry

    nỗ lực phá vỡ sự thống trị của Mỹ đối với ngành này

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