to become unable to speak because of strong feelings
не мочь говорить из-за сильных эмоций (ne moch' govorit' iz-za sil'nykh emotsiy)
"He choked up with emotion while giving his speech."
"Он задохнулся от эмоций во время своей речи." (On **zadhonulsya ot emotsiy** vo vremya svoey rechi.)
to talk to someone; to address or scold someone
to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
to make yourself emotionally vulnerable or honest
to give help or approval to something
to send a written complaint or opinion
to resign from an important position; to leave office