choke back

He **choked back** his tears during the farewell speech.

Phrasal-verb Emotional restraint

Meaning

to try hard not to show or express an emotion, especially sadness or tears

He choked back his tears during the farewell speech.

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting

to form or join a group to work on something

to leave or go away, usually said to children

to choose something after thinking carefully

to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture

to share thoughts or opinions with others from different backgrounds