to become unable to speak because of strong feelings
vor Emotionen ersticken (vor emotionen ersticken)
"He choked up with emotion while giving his speech."
"Er erstickte vor Emotionen, während er seine Rede hielt." (Er **erstickte vor Emotionen**, während er seine Rede hielt.)
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
to generate ideas or solutions through discussion; to think...
to relax and become calm after being upset or stressed
to direct attention away from something
to appear in a particular way or form
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone