to suppress or hide emotions like anger or sadness
गुस्से या दुःख जैसी भावनाओं को दबाना या छुपाना (gusse ya dukh jaisi bhavanao ko dabana ya chhupana)
"He tried to choke down his tears during the farewell speech."
"उसने विदाई भाषण के दौरान अपनी आँसुओं को दबाने की कोशिश की।" (Usne vidai bhashan ke dauran apni aansuon ko **choke down** karne ki koshish ki.)
to stay brave and optimistic in difficult situations
to praise someone or something
to keep one’s enthusiasm and energy high
to start enjoying or developing an interest in something
to discuss an issue in a relaxed way without anger
to be a candidate in an election